Art
February 16, 2021
Flying Nuns, Wild Hogs, and Bible Camp Apocalypse: Jennifer May Reiland Paints a Texas Revelation
The Houston-born painter explores questions of faith alongside the myths and legends of Texas history.
Catholicism
Being Texan
December 23, 2020
Holiday Traditions Are Essential for My Sister. This Year, We’re Making New Ones Together.
Ellie, who lives with autism, has struggled with the loss of routine wrought by the pandemic. But her enthusiasm has buoyed both of us.
News & Politics
January 31, 2019
Catholic Church Begins Releasing Names of Texas-Based Clergy Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors
The 23-page report outlines details of 56 priests dating back to 1940.
Being Texan
June 10, 2013
Act of Faith
Once a year, a San Antonio congregation relives Jesus’ last days—and leaves the cellphones at home.
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Katy Vine
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Being Texan
December 1, 1996
The Church on the Hill
Why the big fight between a small town and a small church wound up in the Supreme Court.
Style & Design
November 1, 1991
Candle Power
Troubles disappear when they’re seen in the proper light.
Being Texan
December 1, 1985
The Week of the Virgin
A doll-like statue of sugar-cane fiber and clay came to San Antonio from a village in Mexico. Twenty-four hours a day, residents of the West Side visited Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos.
Being Texan
July 1, 1981
A Simple Man
Archbishop Patrick Flores acts like a country priest, but he has a tough job: he is the most powerful Catholic clergyman in Texas, and perhaps the most powerful Mexican American as well.
Being Texan
July 1, 1978
The Last Sister
Modern nuns have left the convent and entered the world. If they don’t like what they find, can they go home again?