Archdiocese celebrates Pope's 1987 San Antonio visit

The Archdiocese of San Antonio hold mass in honor of Pope John Paul II's 25th anniversary visit to San Antonio (News 4 WOAI )
The Archdiocese of San Antonio hold mass in honor of Pope John Paul II's 25th anniversary visit to San Antonio (News 4 WOAI )
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Updated: 9/13/2012 5:26 pm
If you were in San Antonio in 1987, you might have seen Pope John Paul II's historic visit. Today, marks the 25th anniversary of that visit.

To celebrate, the Archdiocese of San Antonio held a mass this afternoon at San Fernando Cathedral. If you missed the event, the Archdiocese has more events planned tonight at the St. Rose of Lima Parish:

  • Night of Prayer for Vocation Celebration -- 6:30 p.m.
  • Holy Hour -- 7:30 p.m.
  • Mass -- 8:30 p.m.
The Night of Prayer for Vocation will start with a public reception. Representatives from the Archdiocesan vocations office and other religious orders will be on hand to answer questions from men and women considering religious life. At Holy Hour, the public will hear readings from the Scripture, sacred music and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Afterwards, mass will be led by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller.

Archbishop Garcia-Siller has declared September 13th will annually be ovserved as a day to encourage vocations in the archdiocese. 

St. Rose of Lima Parish:
9883 Marbach Road
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 675 - 1920
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