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Archdiocese of San Antonio bars SSPX priests from weddings, urges Catholics to stay away
By NBC affiliate at WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The Archdiocese of San Antonio is telling Catholics to stop attending Mass and other activities at St. Joseph Chapel, a local site of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, after what the archbishop called “schismatic
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The Archdiocese of San Antonio's decision to bar SSPX priests from performing weddings and urging Catholics to avoid St. Joseph Chapel has significant implications for Terrell Hills residents. Many local Catholics may have family or friends who attend Mass at the chapel, and this move could create tension within the community. The archdiocese's stance may also affect local wedding planning, as some couples may have been considering St. Joseph Chapel as a venue. Furthermore, the archbishop's characterization of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X as "schismatic" suggests a deeper theological divide that could have lasting effects on the local Catholic community. As the situation unfolds, it will be worth watching how Terrell Hills Catholics respond to the archdiocese's directive and whether it leads to a broader discussion about the role of traditionalist groups within the local church.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
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