by Paul Stadelman | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ancient Air Conditioning: How San Antonio Missions Beat the Heat Centuries Before AC In the sweltering heat of 18th and 19th century New Spain, the San Antonio missions stood as remarkable examples of architectural ingenuity. Without the luxury of modern air...
by Paul Stadelman | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mother’s Day at the San Antonio Missions On Mother’s Day we celebrate the love and sacrifices of mothers everywhere, and honor Mary’s role as the mother of Jesus and the Mother of the Church. As the Mother of the Church, Mary holds a special place in the...
by Paul Stadelman | May 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Echoes of Faith: The Musical Legacy of the San Antonio Missions The Historic Missions of San Antonio have long served as more than architectural landmarks—they are living witnesses to 300 years of faith, culture, and community. Their influence on the development of...
by Paul Stadelman | Apr 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Venerable Antonio Margil: The “Patron Saint” of Texas Few Franciscan missionaries have influenced San Antonio as profoundly as Venerable Antonio Margil de Jesús. His commitment to evangelizing the Americas, establishing missions in Texas, and exemplifying...
by Paul Stadelman | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Remarkable Life of Ethel Harris Ethel Harris may well be the most influential San Antonian you’ve never heard of. Born in Sabinal, Texas, in 1893, Harris moved to San Antonio as a child and remained there until her passing...
