St. Joseph Catholic Church — Attraction in San Antonio

My husband and myself got married 13 years ago while he was active duty by a Justice of the Peace in Colorado. We have both been baptized, had communion and confirmed by the Catholic Church. We are practicing and members or a local church. Our daughter is also active as a youth member. I called this parish on Monday to renew our vows. I was told by the receptionist that the Priest refused to renew our vows because we weren’t married in the church. It’s very difficult when you’re active duty to be part of a church, attend classes, etc. the job comes first. Being judged by a receptionist and denied by a Priest for a renewal and offered no other options is disgraceful. Not very “Christian” if you ask me. Doesn’t make us feel very welcome in our religion. The 1 star rating is truly applicable...

I was there earlier today as a tourist...looked at some of the items and was in awe of the architecture. I saw some of the items listed for sale and asked a few questions about them. My group and I then proceeded to leave and were followed out of the door by an older gentleman that accused me a stealing a wooden block that costs $3. This is unacceptable and I went back in to let the older lady who sent him after me know how I felt. As a black man, I have to face this regularly but should not be treated like this at a place of God. There needs to be some discussion about this among the staff and how people are treated. I know the Catholic Church has lots of problems but racism should not be one of them, if you call yourselves...

Beautiful oasis of silence in an otherwise sketchy part of San Antonio. Went for Adoration and Reconciliation. Reminded me of my childhood church. High Gothic design, but very small and intimate. Don't be put off by the scaffolding outside due to renovations/repairs. The interior is contemplative and holy. Adoration and Reconciliation is daily Mon to Sat (as of this writing on 4/1/24) -- MANY, MANY other churches should take a page out of St. Joseph's book and...