Archdiocese to Mark Centennial at Wolff Stadium
The Archdiocese of San Antonio will hold a 100th anniversary Mass on Nov. 7 and unveil a new pastoral vision.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Catholicism
The Archdiocese of San Antonio will hold a centennial celebration on Nov. 7 at Wolff Stadium, marking 100 years since the diocese was established. Parish vigil Masses across the archdiocese are suspended that day so local Catholics can gather together.
Why it matters
The event brings the archdiocese's roughly 1.1 million Catholics together in one place and marks a milestone in the region's religious history. Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller is expected to announce a new archdiocesan pastoral vision at the celebration.
The archdiocese oversees 135 parishes in 19 counties and serves roughly 1.1 million Catholics. Details of the new pastoral vision to be announced have not yet been released.
The players
Gustavo García-Siller
Archbishop of San Antonio who will celebrate the centennial Mass and announce the archdiocese's new pastoral vision.
Archdiocese of San Antonio
Roman Catholic jurisdiction overseeing 135 parishes across 19 counties in South Texas.
The details
Gates at Wolff Stadium, 5757 U.S. 90, open at 3 p.m., with Mass beginning at 4 p.m. under Archbishop García-Siller; the event will broadcast live on CTSA Catholic Television of San Antonio and stream on its YouTube channel.
Timeline
Aug. 27, 1874: Pope Pius IX established the Diocese of San Antonio.
1926: The diocese was elevated to an archdiocese.
Aug. 3, 2026: García-Siller issued the pastoral letter "We Will Come to You."
Nov. 7, 2026: Centennial Mass at Wolff Stadium, with the new vision announced.
Roadmap
The centennial follows the 1926 elevation of the diocese to an archdiocese, marking a century of growth from the 1874 founding. The celebration pairs that milestone with a forward-looking pastoral vision for the archdiocese's coming years.
Catholics who want to attend can reserve seats for The Assembly through the archdiocese's website. Parish vigil Masses across the archdiocese are suspended on Nov. 7, so local parishioners should plan to gather at the stadium instead.
The takeaway
Local Catholics who plan to attend the Nov. 7 Mass should reserve seats in advance and note that parish vigil Masses are suspended that day. The celebration offers a chance to join the archdiocese in marking a century of its history.
What happens next
The centennial Mass takes place Nov. 7 at Wolff Stadium, and the archbishop is expected to unveil the new pastoral vision at that event.
Further reading
For more on the faith community behind the milestone, explore Catholicism coverage in San Antonio.
More information
Reserve seats for the centennial event on the Archdiocese of San Antonio's Assembly page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Express-News.
