Father Drennan Escapes Rectory Fire

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

A fiery explosion rocked the rectory of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, narrowly missing Father Jimmy Drennan—who had just stepped out moments before—thanks to his prior experience as a police officer. Though the rectory suffered major damage, no other homes were affected, and emergency crews responded swiftly. Father Drennan, undeterred, celebrated Sunday Mass as planned and thanked first responders. Known for his community work through COPS/Metro Alliance, including advocacy for downtown arena funding, he remains a pillar of resilience as the Archdiocese investigates the cause and begins…