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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.

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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".

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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.

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Sunday Mass Time Changes

SUNDAY MASS Time CHANGES

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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:

Our Ventura host Sandra Siepak interviews Fr. Tom Elewaut, Pastor of Mission Basilica San Buenaventura in February 2022 on Ventura Cable TV6. Click here to watch the interview or visit www.ourventura.com

Click here to watch December 19, 2021 Mass with Archbishop Jose Gomez to commemorate the elevation of Mission Basilica of San Buenaventura.

Click here for a Jubilee Year Musical Tribute by Brien Alkire.

Click here to view an exceptional video on the life and discipleship of St. Junipero Serra sponorded by the Knights of Columbus 2021.

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