St. Raphael Church
About St. Raphael Church
Tracing its roots to a California mission founded in 1817 and formally established as a parish in 1884, St. Raphael in San Rafael serves one of Marin County's most diverse congregations — with Sunday Masses in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Portuguese. The parish operates St. Raphael School (PreK–8th grade), runs a St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, and offers a Mental Health Ministry, all within the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
St. Raphael Church is a Roman Catholic parish in San Rafael, California, part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The parish offers Mass 12 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM and 11:15 AM and 12 PM and 7 PM. Confession is available on Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Friday
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Raphael Church? ▼
St. Raphael Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 12 PM, 7 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Raphael Church? ▼
St. Raphael Church confession times: Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM; Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Raphael Church? ▼
Yes, St. Raphael Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Raphael Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Raphael Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:30 AM.
Where is St. Raphael Church located? ▼
St. Raphael Church is located at 1104 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Raphael Church have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Raphael Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
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