Mission Statement
Called to go “always forward” by the Holy Spirit, Mission Basilica San Buenaventura disciples witness the love of Jesus Christ through prayer and service to promote unity among our faith community.
Llamados a ir “siempre adelante” por el Espíritu Santo, los discípulos de la Misión Basílica San Buenaventura testifican el amor de Jesucristo a través de la oración y el servicio para promover la unidad en nuestra comunidad de fe.
History
Founded on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1782, San Buenaventura Mission is the ninth and last mission consecrated by Saint Junipero Serra. Named in honor of Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274: Cardinal and Doctor of the Church), it is known as the "Mission by the Sea".
Visitor Information
The Old Mission welcomes visitors from sunrise until sunset. Known for its beautiful gardens and faithfully restored artifacts the mission is a always an experience to visit. Tours available daily.
The Mission Gift Shop is hiring!
Basilica Children's Choir ~ Coro de Niños de la Basílica
Pastor's Message
Welcome to the Mission Basilica San Buenaventura!
...the Mission by the Sea!
At the end of Matthew’s Gospel, we hear Jesus commission His disciples (MT 28: 16-20): “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
This is our baptismal identity and calling…to be disciples of the Lord Jesus who is risen from the dead. To help us to remember who we are in Jesus and what we are called to do, you will see and read new signage in the back of the Basilica and in the foyer of O’Brien Hall. We are called to be DYNAMIC DISCIPLES.
A Dynamic Disciple Believes in Jesus as Savior.
A Dynamic Disciple Grows in following Jesus.
A Dynamic Disciple Gathers in a faith community.
A Dynamic Disciple Loves unconditionally.
A Dynamic Disciple Leads other to Jesus.
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Video Links:
Click here for a Jubilee Year Musical Tribute by Brien Alkire.
Saint Junipero Serra Second Annual Walk 2022 from Santa Barbara to Ventura along the El Camino Real
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*** For recent or future ministies or events please view our parish bulletin link to the rightside of the website or view the calendar of events under "EVENTS" above. ***
To help sustain the legacy of our historic MissionBasilica: please remember Mission Basilica of San Buenaventura in your Will or Trust planning.
"Siempre Adelante"
Shalom, Fr. Tom Elewaut
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Weekly Bulletin
News
Schedule
Saturday/Sábado 4:00 P.M. in the garden
Serra Chapel / Capilla Junípero Serra
Monday 6:00 A.M.- Thursday 6:00 A.M.
de Lunes 6:00 A.M. a Jueves 6:00 A.M.
Registration / Inscripción
Baptism / Bautismos
By Appointment Only / Por Cita Solamente
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Descargas en español:
Confirmation / Confirmación
Marriage / Matrimonios
Office Hours
Parish Center Office Hours:
Horario Oficina del Centro
Parroquial:
Monday-Friday/ Lunes a Viernes
8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
Thursday Closed from 1-2:30 P.M.
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