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‘He enjoyed life’: Border Patrol agent who died in helicopter crash remembered by family

SAN JUAN — Dozens of Border Patrol agents and representatives from local law enforcement agencies lined the main walkway leading to the Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle-National Shrine Thursday afternoon.

Photo Gallery: Funeral Mass held in San Juan for Border Patrol agent killed in...

SAN JUAN — A funeral Mass was held here at the Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle-National Shrine on Thursday for Border Patrol agent Christopher Luna.

Take your furry friends to San Juan Wednesday for the Blessing of the Animals

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.

Blue Mass provides blessings of peace, protection for Valley law enforcement

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.

Photo Gallery: Blue Mass provides blessings of peace, protection for Valley law enforcement

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.

‘Why not San Juan?’ Cultural arts district OK’d for home of basilica, stained glass...

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.

Photo Gallery: Stations of the Cross at the basilica in San Juan

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.

Brownsville Diocese to commemorate last days of Lent

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.

Venerating la Virgen: Thousands pay homage to symbol of Catholic faith, unity

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.

Photo Gallery: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Basilica of Our Lady...

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