“San Fernando Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Their Lady of Candelaria and Guadalupe, is a prominent Catholic cathedral in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. Dedicated to serving the people of San Antonio and beyond, San Fernando Cathedral endeavors to embody Christ's compassionate hands and feet in humble service to all. It holds a central place in the heart of San Antonio, with its current structure erected in 1873 to replace the original cathedral, which had graced the city for over a century. As the oldest standing church building in Texas, with a history spanning more than 281 years, San Fernando Cathedral holds a unique and cherished significance for the thousands of visitors it welcomes annually. Hundreds of individuals flock to the cathedral daily to pray, light candles, pay homage, or partake in various devotional traditions. Beyond its role as a geographic focal point, the cathedral has evolved into a unifying force, serving as an ecumenical, cultural, civic, and service hub for the devout community of San Antonio and beyond. San Fernando Cathedral boasts a vibrant congregation, with over 5,000 participants attending weekend masses, and annually conducts approximately 900 baptisms, 100 weddings, 100 funerals, and numerous other sacred services.
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• Mass Times
• First Communion.”
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