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Catholic Churches in South San Francisco, California
Directions

Address

307 Willow Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Website

www.mdssf.org

About Mater Dolorosa

Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, Mater Dolorosa in South San Francisco offers an unusually rich liturgical life within the Archdiocese of San Francisco: daily English Masses, a weekday Traditional Latin Mass in the Extraordinary Form, and Byzantine Divine Liturgy at the adjacent monastery. The parish also reflects its Filipino community with periodic Tagalog Masses, alongside extensive Eucharistic Adoration.


Mater Dolorosa is a Roman Catholic parish in South San Francisco, California, part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The parish offers Mass 21 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 8 AM and 10 AM and 12 PM and 2 PM. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM(Byzantine Divine Liturgy (In the Monastery))
8 AM(COSJ Monastery)
Byzantine
10 AM
12 PM
2 PM
LatinLatin

Monday

8 AM
12 PM
LatinLatin

Tuesday

8 AM
12 PM
LatinLatin

Wednesday

8 AM
12 PM
LatinLatin

Thursday

8 AM
12 PM
LatinLatin

Friday

8 AM
12 PM
LatinLatin
7 PM(First Fri.)

Saturday

8 AM
9 AM
LatinLatin
10 AM(Byzantine Divine Liturgy (In the Monastery))
10 AM(COSJ Chapel)
Byzantine
5 PM

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

Eucharistic Adoration

6 AM - 7 PM (Monday through Friday (paused by Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon))
Sunday: - 6:30 PM (Chapel open Sundays until 6:30 p.m.)
Monday: 1 PM
Monday: 6:30 PM (Holy Hour)
Tuesday: 1 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 PM (Holy Hour)
Wednesday: 1 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 PM (Holy Hour)
Thursday: 1 PM
Friday: 1 PM

Programs & Ministries

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

Schedule: Monday, 6 AM

Bible Study

Bible Study

Schedule: 2 PM

Bible Study Sign-Up! Join us on June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm in the Parish Center, as we grow in faith and see how fourteen of the Bible's narrative books tell the story of salvation history, from our orig

Prayer Groups

Prayer Group

Schedule: Saturday

Legion of Mary is pleased to announce that the First Saturday Devotion and Rosary will now resume and will continue every first Saturday of the month. The Rosary will be prayed in the Sister’s Monaste

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Mater Dolorosa?

Mater Dolorosa Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Mater Dolorosa?

Yes, Mater Dolorosa celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Mater Dolorosa have daily Mass?

Yes, Mater Dolorosa offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 12 PM, 7 PM.

Where is Mater Dolorosa located?

Mater Dolorosa is located at 307 Willow Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does Mater Dolorosa have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, Mater Dolorosa offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Sunday - 6:30 PM; Monday 1 PM, 6:30 PM; Tuesday 1 PM, 6:30 PM; Wednesday 1 PM, 6:30 PM; Thursday 1 PM; Friday 1 PM.