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Catholic Churches in Tucson, Arizona

San Xavier del Bac Mission

Diocese of Tucson

Directions

Address

1950 W San Xavier Road
Tucson, AZ 85746

About San Xavier del Bac Mission

San Xavier del Bac Mission — known as the "White Dove of the Desert" — is one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial Baroque architecture in the United States, built by Franciscan missionaries around 1783 on land of the Tohono O'odham people south of Tucson. A National Historic Landmark and active parish in the Diocese of Tucson, it offers Sunday Mass twice each morning (with seasonal time adjustments) and a Saturday vigil, drawing both devoted parishioners and thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year.


San Xavier del Bac Mission is a Roman Catholic parish in Tucson, Arizona, part of the Diocese of Tucson. The parish offers Mass 6 times per week, including Sunday at 12 AM and 9 AM and 10 AM and 11 AM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

12 AM(Sunday Mass is mentioned, but no specific time is provided on this page.)
9 AM(June to October)
10 AM(November to May)
11 AM(June to October)
12 PM(November to May)

Saturday

5 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Saturday

3:30 PM - 4:30 PMor by appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at San Xavier del Bac Mission?

San Xavier del Bac Mission Mass times: Sunday at 12 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM.

When is confession at San Xavier del Bac Mission?

San Xavier del Bac Mission confession times: Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at San Xavier del Bac Mission?

Yes, San Xavier del Bac Mission celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is San Xavier del Bac Mission located?

San Xavier del Bac Mission is located at 1950 W San Xavier Road, Tucson, AZ 85746. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.