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Parish History

Saint Ignatius was founded in 1937 by Fr. Patrick Duffy, C.S.C. The parish, originally part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, was to be named Holy Cross. The archbishop was in Rome when he became seriously ill. The sisters who cared for him told him that if he prayed to St. Ignatius of Antioch, he would recover. He did and promised to name the next parish in his diocese in honor of the saint. St. Ignatius was the next parish established.

The first Masses for the parish were celebrated at the old Wilke-Manor (Wilke-Clay) Funeral Home at 1811 South Congress Avenue. In 1939 Fr. Duffy moved to an old house in the 200 block of West Johanna Street which he used for church services until a new church was built which served 250 families.  Read More »

Submitted by Anne on Sun, 11/26/2006 - 1:02am.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed

Nov 22 2007 - 8:00am
Nov 23 2007 - 7:00pm

The Church Office will be closed November 22nd and 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Sunday at 8 a.m. 

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Father Basil Moreau Proclaimed Blessed

Father Basil Moreau, CSC, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross was proclaimed Blessed in Le Mans, France at the Mass and Rite of Beatification this past Saturday. Hundreds of Holy Cross priests, Brothers and Sisters from all the countries were present to witness this momentous occasion of his beatification, as well as Cardinals, Bishops, Priests Brothers and Sisters from other religious congregations and dioceses. Along with them were hundreds of people from those countries where Holy Cross serves. Our own bishop of Austin, Bishop Gregory Aymond, was also present.

This is truly a great occasion for the Congregation of Holy Cross and for the faith community of St. Ignatius, Martyr who have been served by Holy Cross since the beginning of this parish in 1937. Let us give thanks to God for Fr. Moreau, a servant of the Lord. May God bless this faith community with zeal for serving the people of God and putting our faith in Divine Providence as Fr. Moreau did. May his beatification motivate us in growing deeper in faith and love for God and to invite young men and women to serve as Holy Cross religious.

Submitted by Anne on Sun, 09/16/2007 - 10:21am.

Labor Day Holiday

Sep 3 2007 - 8:00am
Sep 3 2007 - 7:30pm

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day.

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Tithing envelopes are ready for pick-up

The 2007 tithing envelopes are now available in the Parish Office. Please stop by and pick yours up.

Submitted by tross on Fri, 03/30/2007 - 10:18am.

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