Catholic Church New Braunfels Texas

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Okay, I know I said “big one,” but there’s also St. Francis of Assisi on the north side. This one is newer, but it has a knack for youth programs. Their confirmation class does service projects that put my own to-do list to shame.

Then there’s Mission San Francisco de la Espada—okay, that’s technically in San Antonio, but it’s a 20-minute drive from New Braunfels. Go there for the oldest operating church in Texas. The bell tower leans slightly. It’s like the church has a personality.

Quick story: I once visited Sts. Peter and Paul during a wedding. The groom was so nervous he forgot the rings. The best man ran to a jewelry store two blocks away. The entire congregation just… waited. And sang. And prayed. The bride didn’t even blink. That’s the spirit of Catholic New Braunfels: unflappable, community-driven, and always ready for a story.

One More Thing: The Food

Catholic churches in New Braunfels know how to eat. Sts. Peter and Paul has a legendary German sausage dinner every spring. It’s bratwurst, sauerkraut, and beer that pretty much funds the roof repairs.

Holy Family does a tamale sale for Christmas. You order early, or you weep. Seriously, I missed the deadline last year, and a kind parishioner slipped me a dozen from her trunk. That’s the sacrament of mercy in action, right there.

So whether you’re Catholic, just curious, or just want some homemade kolaches, the churches here are open. They’ll greet you with a handshake, a hymn, and probably a casserole. Don’t be shy. Pull up a pew.

Now refill your cup. I’m going to go light a candle for that wedding couple from earlier. I hope they found their rings. And if they didn’t? Well, they still have each other—and a great story for the grandchildren.