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Archbishop Visits Central For Student Leaders Mass

By Esteban Serrano

It had been 24 months since a visit from San Antonio’s Auxilary or Archbishop had been made. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Boulette was present in the fall of 2019 to bless the then new Convocation Center, a few months before the pandemic took its toll on our school, and masses all over the city, country, and world.

Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller was in the KahligCowie Convocation Center as the main celebrant for mass. The purpose of the mass was to celebrate the transition of representation in Student Council. A “very grateful” Archbishop was happy to celebrate mass with the Central Community.

During his homily, Archbishop Gustavo mentioned that it was a “joy and a light,” to be back on the campus of Central. He expressed his definition of the ‘light,’ and what he meant by that. He explained, “The light is brought from what you see with experience and what you receive.”

It had been difficult to express the message he had in his homily, especially as COVID-19 continues to linger. With the pandemic now showing signs of relief, he explained that he has been exposed to crowds, even during the severe moments of the pandemic.

Archbishop Gustavo closed out the mass by giving the newly-elected student council members a blessing. “Those guys are stepping up … and it is a sign that we are really training people in leadership.”

Archbishop Gustavo’s message was directed to the congregation of San Antonio as the pandemic starts to slow and life starts to get back to normal, “I pray, that you will do all that you can, to be better, when the pandemic is over. The school needs you, the Church needs you, the world needs you. Be better.”