St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in San Antonio is grappling with repeated acts of vandalism, with a rock shattered window marking the second incident in just two weeks, as reported by KENS 5. The unwelcome disruption comes amidst Holy Week preparations, a time of deep spiritual significance for the parish community.

According to Father Tony Vilano, the latest act occurred on a Tuesday morning, with the rock discovered amongst the shards of a room's window where priests typically gather. The aftermath was shared on the church's Facebook page, depicting a significant hole and scattered glass. On March 12, the church had already dealt with a similar intrusion, where a gathering space for parishioners was the target. Speaking to KENS 5, Vilano said, "We have no idea what’s going on," highlighting the frustration and confusion caused by the vandalism.

As a defensive measure, St. Francis of Assisi is now considering beefing up their security system. "We have cameras inside the church and inside the buildings and everything else, but now we’re going to have to put surveillance cameras all over the campus just to figure out what’s going on," Father Vilano told KENS 5. The church has filed police reports and is working in collaboration with the Archdiocese of San Antonio to navigate the incidents.

Addressing the responsible parties, Vilano has extended an invitation toward reconciliation rather than retribution. "Just stop doing it," Vilano appealed in an interview with KENS 5. "Just have respect for not only this church, but for all different churches and peoples' home and property. Know they’re in our prayers." In a separate event, another Shavano Park church in north San Antonio also experienced vandalism, as mentioned by KENS 5, with leaders urging anyone with information to assist in identifying the perpetrators.