St Edward the Confessor Holy Catholic Church Western Rite — Local services in San Antonio

I have grown up in the Roman Catholic Church. But I have attended this church before and for Christmas mass. It is a GREAT church with a great community! The pastor/priest of the community is kind, welcoming, and EXTREMELY friendly! I have rarely met such a humble and friendly pastor/priest. If I did not live an hour away, I would attend regularly. I personally don't get all wrapped up around the axle regaring the which "see" is which and...quite frankly ...who care.

That being said, once a year, the father holds a really fun mass for our pets....it's great when he blesses each of our beloved animals. Easter mass is very solemn and holy and Christmas mass at midnight is beautiful and candlelit.

Back to the community. It's a great community and everyone is involved in the church. I have rarely seen such lay involvement in a church. I love the community with...

Is this church in line with the Holy Roman Catholic Church and the Pope? I have never heard of "Western Rite". The Eastern and Latin Rites (western church) are in line with the Pope. Please let me know before I...

As listed below from another commenter, this church (note : small “c”) is NOT aligned with the Catholic Church in Rome and the 23 other rites. This is a CINO, thus...