Las Misiones San Antonio

Las Misiones San Antonio 501 (c)(3) Non-profit

Las Misiones is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving, maintaining, and restoring the historic churches of the San Antonio Missions, ensuring these sacred spaces are cared for and sustained for generations to come.

Join us for the first talk in our Before America: Art, Faith and the Making of San Antonio Speaker Series!Anna Nau, PhD....
09/22/2026

Join us for the first talk in our Before America: Art, Faith and the Making of San Antonio Speaker Series!

Anna Nau, PhD. presents “Mission Style: The Architectural Legacy of the San Antonio Missions,” an insightful look at the historical research behind the Missions and the architectural legacy they have carried through generations.

Come deepen your understanding of these remarkable places and discover another layer of the history explored throughout Before America.

📅 September 26, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM
📍 Padre Margil Pilgrim Center
263 Felisa St., San Antonio, TX

We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of history, architecture, and conversation.

Happy Labor Day from Las Misiones to all who labor and help us continue our mission! We are thankful for our architects,...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Las Misiones to all who labor and help us continue our mission! We are thankful for our architects, masons, conservators, and all who work diligently for the preservation of our Mission Churches. Your support is essential to continue the living legacy of the San Antonio Missions.

Join us this Saturday for the annual Double Solar Illumination, open to the public in celebration of the Feast of the As...
08/14/2026

Join us this Saturday for the annual Double Solar Illumination, open to the public in celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of Mary starting at 6:00pm!

This special moment of light at the Missions offers a unique opportunity to experience the architecture, history, and celestial phenomenon that come together on this day.

We’ll also welcome Rex Hausman for a special presentation on the light catchers, inspired by the historic light-filled architecture of the Abbey of Saint-Denis (1144) and the ways light has been used to shape sacred spaces throughout history.

Come experience this remarkable intersection of light, architecture, art, and history with us.

Join us this Saturday and arrive early to experience the illumination!

Today marks the 300th anniversary of the death of Fr. Antonio Margil de Jesús (1657–1726), one of the most influential f...
08/06/2026

Today marks the 300th anniversary of the death of Fr. Antonio Margil de Jesús (1657–1726), one of the most influential figures in the early history of Spanish Texas.

Fr. Margil was known for his remarkable journeys on foot, traveling from Querétaro, Mexico, to San Antonio and across what is now Texas. In 1716, he helped establish early missionary efforts in the Nacogdoches region, contributing to the first Spanish settlements in East Texas. Four years later, in 1720, he founded Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo in San Antonio, a mission that would become one of the most significant cultural and architectural landmarks in the region.

Fr. Margil died on August 6, 1726, in Mexico City. Three centuries later, his legacy lives on through the missions, communities, and shared heritage that continue to shape Texas history.

As we commemorate the 300th anniversary of his passing, we reflect on the enduring impact of his travels, leadership, and the historic mission sites that remain an important part of our cultural landscape.

Join us at Mission Concepción August 15th for the double solar illumination celebrating the feast of the Assumption of ...
08/04/2026

Join us at Mission Concepción August 15th for the double solar illumination celebrating the feast of the Assumption of Mary.
The event begins at 6:00 pm with a discussion on the illumination presented by Fr. Clifford Hennings, OFM, followed by Mass.
All are welcome to this annual event!

07/22/2026

🔔 For generations, the bells of Mission San José have echoed across the community, marking moments of prayer, celebration, and daily life.

Long before modern communication, church bells served as the voice of the community. They called people to Mass, celebrated weddings and feast days, mourned the loss of loved ones, and marked the passing of time. Their sound reminded communities that faith was woven into the rhythm of everyday life.

Today, the bells of Mission San José continue this centuries-old tradition, ringing at noon as a reminder that these historic sites are more than landmarks—they are living mission churches where faith, history, and community continue to thrive.

The next time you hear the bells ring, take a moment to listen. You're hearing a tradition that has connected generations for nearly 300 years.

This Independence Day, we celebrate our nation's history while honoring the places where so much of our story began.Long...
07/04/2026

This Independence Day, we celebrate our nation's history while honoring the places where so much of our story began.

Long before 1776, the San Antonio Missions were communities of faith, culture, and resilience that helped shape our region and continue to inspire generations today.

As we commemorate America's 250th anniversary, Las Misiones remains committed to preserving these sacred places for generations to come.

Wishing everyone a safe and blessed Fourth of July! ❤️

05/29/2026

Fridays at Mission San Francisco de Espada ❤
Birdsong in the morning, daily Mass, and the opportunity to admire centuries of historic preservation in the heart of the mission.

Places like Espada remind us that history is not only something we learn about, it is something we can still experience today.

Happy Friday from Mission Espada!

05/20/2026

Before San Antonio had a symbol, it had the Rose Window.

Carved into the limestone walls of Mission San José in 1775, the iconic Rose Window became one of the most recognizable designs in San Antonio history — inspiring the city’s visual identity for generations to come. The quatrefoil shape seen throughout San Antonio today traces back to this very window, created inside the “Queen of the Missions.”

Legend says master sculptor Pedro Huizar designed the Rose Window as a tribute to his beloved wife after her passing.

More than 250 years later, the design still lives on throughout San Antonio, in art, architecture, culture, and the spirit of the city itself.

The San Antonio Missions aren’t just historic landmarks. They are the foundation of San Antonio’s identity.

This is where the story of San Antonio was carved in stone.

‘Save the Missions’—a message that once called a community into action.What began as a simple effort to protect these sa...
05/06/2026

‘Save the Missions’—a message that once called a community into action.

What began as a simple effort to protect these sacred spaces has grown into a lasting commitment to preservation, culture, and care.

The mission continues.

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263 Felisa Street
San Antonio, TX
78210

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12103575601

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