A Central Catholic Pilgrimage & Colegio San José's Beach Clean-Up
Updated: 4 days ago
Central Catholic High School students completed a 13-mile pilgrimage along the San Antonio Missions to deepen their faith, explore local history, and strengthen community bonds. Our second story is about Colegio San José (CSJ) International Coast Clean-Up at Piñones Beach, PR.
On October 20, Central Catholic High School students began an early-morning 13-mile walk along the El Camino de San Antonio Missions pilgrimage, bringing faith, history, nature, and community together in a journey of spiritual reflection and discovery.
The journey began at Mission Concepción and continued with stops at each mission along the trail. One of our very own social studies teachers, Mr. Erick Tijerina, provided background on the missions along the way. At each stop, participants explored San Antonio's religious and cultural traditions while reflecting on the life and legacy of the people who invested so much in these Missions. The pilgrimage encouraged students to strengthen their faith, build connections with their peers, and deepen their appreciation for the city's Catholic heritage. Through prayer, reflection, and fellowship, students experienced a meaningful opportunity to grow spiritually and recognize the importance of history, perseverance, service, and community.
Top left to right: Mission Concepción; Mission Espada; Mission San Juan; & Mission San José
By MSG (Ret.) Alexander Chavez, AJROTC Instructor
Update sent by James Bendele
Science Faculty,
Ministry Lead, Marianist Encounters
Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, TX
Colegio San José's Beach Clean-Up
On September 19, 2026, Colegio San José students and community volunteers participated in the International Coast Clean-Up at Piñones Beach, PR, to help protect the local ecosystem.
On Saturday, September 19, students from the Colegio San José (Recycling Club, Ecology Club, EcoSchool, 11th Grade Class, and National Honor Society) participated in the International Coast Clean-Up at Piñones Beach, San Juan, PR. During the event, the school collected more than 500 pounds of trash from our coasts. The school, along with community volunteers and staff from Scuba Dog Society, left a positive mark on our beautiful ecosystems.
Source: Facebook link
Colegio San José, PR