Tag: Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle

The public is invited to bring your furry friends to be blessed at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle on Wednesday.

SAN JUAN — While the annual Blue Mass serves as an opportunity for the public and religious leaders to pray for members of the law enforcement community, the meaning is rooted in something deeper for Deacon Roman Ramos, something personal.

SAN JUAN — The Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle hosted its annual Blue Mass on Wednesday afternoon, when ministers from the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville prayed for blessings for first responders from across the Rio Grande Valley.

SAN JUAN — During a special called meeting Wednesday evening, the San Juan City Commission approved the creation of the San Juan Cultural Arts District — an effort fronted by Gelman Stained Glass Museum's former Executive Director Miriam Cepeda.

SAN JUAN — On a cold, wet morning at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan, Bishop Daniel E. Flores stood among parishioners who gathered in large numbers to observe Good Friday: "I found, even more this year, that people have a sense that they need to turn to God and to the Lord Jesus in their own lives more closely.

The commencement of Holy Week marked the ending of the Lenten season, and the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville has announced its plans to observe the Triduum.

SAN JUAN — As the bells at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National Shrine tolled Monday evening, parishioners trickled in through its large doors awaiting the start of the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

SAN JUAN — As the bells at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National Shrine tolled Monday evening, parishioners trickled...

SAN JUAN — Rev. Jorge Gomez stood surrounded by bikers who attended Mass here Saturday to receive a blessing for their motorcycles, their keys and their persons. They stood with their hands in the air as Gomez splashed their keys with holy water and prayed for their safety.

SAN JUAN — The display of tenderness and compassion was surreal here. On a particularly hot and humid Good Friday, children in attendance at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle surrounded the statue of Jesus, depicting Him lying on the cross and destined for crucifixion.