St. Rita in the Desert
Diocese of Tucson
About St. Rita in the Desert
St. Rita in the Desert is a Roman Rite parish located in Vail, AZ, within the Diocese of Tucson. The parish is named after Saint Rita of Cascia, an Italian Augustinian nun who lived from 1377 to 1447. She is venerated as the patron saint of impossible causes.
The parish offers nine weekly Masses, including three on Sundays. Confession is available at one scheduled time each week. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered four times per week, and Masses are offered in Spanish.
St. Rita in the Desert is a Roman Catholic parish in Vail, Arizona, part of the Diocese of Tucson. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
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Saturday
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Rita in the Desert? ▼
St. Rita in the Desert Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Saturday, Tuesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, Wednesday.
When is confession at St. Rita in the Desert? ▼
St. Rita in the Desert 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 St. Rita in the Desert? ▼
Yes, St. Rita in the Desert celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Rita in the Desert have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Rita in the Desert offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM.
Where is St. Rita in the Desert located? ▼
St. Rita in the Desert is located at 13260 Colossal Cave Road, Vail, AZ 85641. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.