About the Anglican use of the Roman Rite in the Catholic Church:
For those nurtured in the Anglican…or Episcopalian tradition, the Anglican use of the Roman Rite is a familiar form of worship. These churches are in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, even though there service is different in a few respects. Most of those attending these churches are former Episcopalians, Anglicans or, in smaller numbers, Methodists who are attracted to this form of worship. Catholics may attend any of these Masses to satisfy their Sunday obligation.
About Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas:
In 2017, Pope Francis decreed the parish to be incorporated into the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter based in Houston TX. Along with 40 other Catholic parishes and communities in North America, this parish belongs to the non-geographical Catholic diocese. These parishes are in communion with the Catholic Church, but worship according to the Anglican Use of the Roman Rite, which attracts many former Episcopalians and Anglicans.
Founded in 1983 with the permission of Archbishop Patrick Flores, the parish of Our Lady of The Atonement Catholic Church began with a few converts from the Episcopal Church under the auspices of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter . The parish added a school, The Atonement Academy, in 1994 which has grown to include a Pre-K through Grade 12 .
The current Church was expanded and a new school addition was created in 2006 to address the needs of the growing parish. The majestic complex across from the School and Church is parish’s newest addition which, when completed, will include gym, fine arts center, and meeting rooms for the community in addition to the Upper School currently occupying a part of the building.
In 2017, Pope Francis decreed the parish to be incorporated into the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter based in Houston TX. Along with 40 other Catholic parishes and communities in North America, this parish belongs to the non-geographical Catholic diocese. These parishes are in communion with the Catholic Church, but worship according to the Anglican Use of the Roman Rite, which attracts many former Episcopalians and Anglicans.
Finding Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas:
Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church is located on the northwest side of San Antonio.
Address: 15415 Red Robin Road, San Antonio, TX 78255
Tel: +1 (210) 695-2944 ext. 118 Fax: +1 (210) 695-9679
email: info@ourladyoftheatonement.org
Click here for the official website of Our Lady of Atonement Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas