San Xavier Mission, started as a mission to local Indian tribes.
Founded as a mission in 1692, it still holds to it's purpose of ministering to the religious needs of the parish today. Mass is held several times weekly.
The Mission is home parish to the people of WA:K village of the San Xavier District of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Mass attendance is open to the public.
The Mission is home parish to the people of WA:K village of the San Xavier District of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Mass attendance is open to the public.
In 1963 the Mission was recognized as a US National Landmark.
A very informative website about the Mission can be viewed at http://www.sanxaviermission.org/Index.html
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