THE GIFT SHOP IS CLOSED ON MAY 16TH. IT WILL REOPEN SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, AT 10 AM. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
The Curator’s Corner:
Find the Map with the label "Land and Sea Expeditions":
1542-1776: The first non-Indians to intrude on the lives of local Native peoples did so by sea in 1542, anchoring in the place known as Monterey Bay near Archista, a Rumsien Ohlone Village—several more expeditions followed by sea and by land. By land, newcomers traveled well-worn trails made by generations of Native footsteps. Native peoples reacted to the newcomers they encountered in different ways -- some with fear; others with curiosity, extending hospitality and giving gifts. Still others treated the arrival of these strangers as a diplomatic event. These early encounters portended a time of tremendous disruption, dislocation, and upheaval in the lives of the first peoples of this land.
To be continued…….
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm -- Old Mission
Sunday:
8:00am & 10:00am (English)
12:00pm (Español)
​Daily Mass:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00am -- Old Mission
Confession:
By appointment/por cita
Eucharist Adoration:
Friday: 3:00pm -- Old Mission
First Friday of the month: 4pm
Livestream Rosary:
7:00pm (Español)
8:00pm (English)
Livestreamed Videos
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Mission Dolores has always had a central place in the religious, civic, and cultural life of San Francisco. Misión San Francisco de Asís was founded June 29, 1776, under the direction of Father Junipero Serra and is both the oldest original intact Mission in California and the oldest building in San Francisco. Today, the Mission Dolores Parish comprises both the Basilica and the Old Mission.
True to its origins, the Basilica Parish of Mission Dolores reflects the remarkable diversity and vibrancy of modern San Francisco. Located at the crossroads of the City's Mission District, Castro District, the Lower Haight, Noe Valley, and Upper Market Street neighborhoods, Mission Dolores parishioners come from an enormous array of cultures, places, and backgrounds to worship together.
The Old Mission's religious, historic, and architectural significance makes it a unique and memorable destination for visitors to San Francisco. We welcome all to come visit the birthplace of San Francisco. For Old Mission visitor information, please click here.
We invite you to explore this website to learn more about the people, community, and history of Mission Dolores.
We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people.
Click on the photo below for the video of the 33rd Annual Basilica Choir Candlelight Christmas Concert from December 2024
