Sainthood Bid Renewed for Mission San Jose Founder Margil
Renewed efforts aim to have Mission San Jose founder Antonio Margil recognized as the Southwest’s first saint by the Catholic Church. Rev. Benedict Leutenegger and Rev. Hyacint h Fernandez coordinate research in Rome. papal approval remains pending as 1976 bicentennial events approach. Margil founded multiple missions in Central America, Mexico, and Texas, with ongoing beatification attempts since 1846.
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Benedict Leutenegger
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Hyacinth Fernandez
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Rome
Anthony Cairoli
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Leutennegger
Pawl VI
Junipero Serra
California’s
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California
Serra
Mavrgil
Central America
Mexico
Texas
San Jose
Gregory XVI
Leutenneger
Reward Extended for Info on Carrasco Narcotics Figure
A “Secret Witness” reward for information leading to the capture of reputed South Texas narcotics kingpin Fred Comez Carrasco rose to 5,000 dollars Friday. Carrasco, 33, is wanted on a murder warrant and as an arrestee from a Mexico jail. The committee approved a two month extension through August, with several local business people underwriting 1,000 dollars of the increase. The remaining funds would come from reallocating a 1,000 dollar reward for the Shoppers World robbery investigation. The next committee meeting is set for September 6.
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Fred Comez Carrasco
Carrasco
Mexico
Bexar County
Rudy Garza
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