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250th Anniversary of Mission Dolores & 800th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi
October 3 @ 11:00 am
As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary Year of the Founding of Misión San Francisco de Asís, we are delighted to invite you to participate in the following liturgical celebrations.
Please RSVP to the Parish office, 415-621-8203, or email: parish@missiondolores.org
Celebrate With Us!
250th Anniversary of Mission Dolores & 800th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi
Join us for a historic year of prayer, worship, and celebration as we commemorate two remarkable milestones:
- 250 Years of Mission Dolores (1776–2026), the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco and a cornerstone of the city’s Catholic heritage.
- 800 Years Since the Death of St. Francis of Assisi (1226–2026), whose legacy of faith, peace, and service continues to inspire people around the world.
Throughout the year, Mission Dolores will host special liturgies, prayer services, processions, musical performances, and community events honoring these significant anniversaries.
- Sat. October 3, 2026 – 11 a.m.
Morning Prayer for St. Francis of Assisi - Sun. October 4, 2026 – 11 a.m.
Bilingual [Spanish/English] Mass Celebration and Procession - Fri. October 9, 2026 – 12 noon
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Prayer Service - Sat. October 10, 2026 – 11 a.m.
Concelebrated Mass for St. Junipero Serra
Benedict XVI Choir
Archbishop Salvadore J. Cordileone, presider and celebrant Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, homilist
