Guest Speaker: Fr. Garrett Galvin OFM, President of the Franciscan School of Theology

How do YOU read scripture? Probe your answer in the company of Nicholas of Lyra, author of the first printed biblical commentary, a copy of which is located in the Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library.

Franciscan scholar Fr. Garrett Galvin will be your guide in a 75 minute session that will walk you across the bridge Nicholas built connecting Sts. Francis and Clare with the church that came after them. HIs widely read biblical studies has an enormous influence on the Medieval and Renaissance church, Protestant and Catholic, from the days of St. Thomas Aquinas, through Martin Luther, right up to the Missionary work of the Spanish Friars who founded Mission Santa Barbara. This session is for everyone, especially those who’ve been part of bible study groups or might plan to join one in the coming year.

To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Join us for Mass in the church on this Holy Day commemorating the Blessed Virgin Mary’s assumption into heaven. 

Join us for Mass in the church on this Holy Day commemorating the Blessed Virgin Mary’s assumption into heaven. 

Please join us in the Mission church for this special Mass in honor of La Presidente and the Old Spanish Days Board, which celebrates the long-standing relationship between the Old Mission and Old Spanish Days, and dates back to the first day of Fiesta in 1936. Following Mass, attendees are invited to a festive reception in the beautiful Sacred Garden.

Santa Barbara’s rich heritage comes alive once again on the steps of the Old Mission with La Fiesta Pequeña (“Little Fiesta)! Since the late 1920s, the Mission has hosted La Fiesta Pequeña, which includes traditional songs and dancing in the styles of Californios, flamenco, classical Spanish and Mexican folklorico.

Admission is FREE and all are welcome!

Please note: Blankets, chairs or any other items left to reserve seating at Fiesta Pequeña will not be allowed until 6:00 AM on Wednesday, the morning of the show. Any items left before this time will be removed and confiscated by the City Parks Department. Thank you for your compliance.

Sunday, June 29 — 2:00 p.m. (Old Mission Santa Barbara front lawn)

At 6:44 a.m. on June 29, 1925, a powerful earthquake devastated Santa Barbara, killing 11 people and destroying or damaging much of downtown. It was a pivotal moment in Santa Barbara’s history.

Please join us for this Interfaith Prayer Service, which will honor the memory of the 11 people who lost their lives due to the earthquake, and will affirm the importance of faith communities working together in times of crisis.

Saturday, June 28 — 10:00 a.m. (UCSB Lagoon Island Labyrinth)

Join Fr. Dan and the parish Green Team for a Sacred Saunter at the Labyrinth Trail this Saturday, June 28. Learn about the efforts of the Cheadle Center to conserve and restore this beautiful oceanside area. We will meet at 10 AM on the lawn across from Parking Lot 6 on Lagoon Road at UCSB (enter from Ward Memorial). Parking is $4, paid at the machine, or park free at Goleta Beach for a longer walk. Plan on up to two hours, with some steep trail sections, and time to linger and reflect at the labyrinth.

Questions? Contact Suzanne at (805)698-6787.

Friday, June 27 — 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Join us for this fascinating presentation by Tina Foss and Peter DaRos about the impact earthquakes have had on the Old Mission over the years. There is a $50 donation fee for this event, all of which supports the good work of the Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library. To purchase tickets, just click below!

St. Barbara Parish is committed to creating safe environments for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. All volunteers who have regular or unsupervised contact with minors or vulnerable adults are required to complete a volunteer background check, attend VIRTUS training, and sign a code of conduct.

A VIRTUS training session for volunteers will be held at the Old Mission on Saturday, June 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To sign up, click below.

St. Barbara Parish is committed to creating safe environments for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. All volunteers who have regular or unsupervised contact with minors or vulnerable adults are required to complete a volunteer background check, attend VIRTUS training, and sign a code of conduct.

A VIRTUS training session for volunteers will be held at the Old Mission on Saturday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To sign up, click below.

St. Barbara Parish is committed to creating safe environments for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. All volunteers who have regular or unsupervised contact with minors or vulnerable adults are required to complete a volunteer background check, attend VIRTUS training, and sign a code of conduct.

A VIRTUS training session for volunteers will be held at the Old Mission on Saturday, May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To sign up, click below.

Wednesday, April 30 -- 5:00 p.m.
Serra Chapel

As we continue in prayer and gratitude for the life and ministry of Pope Francis, please join us as we celebrate a Mass for him on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m. in Serra Chapel. We look forward to gathering in community to honor the legacy of Pope Francis.

A fingerprinting session for volunteers will take place on Tuesday, April 22 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Francis Room at the Old Mission. This is a great opportunity for volunteers who have not yet been fingerprinted to do so. Fingerprinting of volunteers is required by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and only needs to be done once.

To sign up, click below.

Friday, April 18 — 12:00 noon (Mission olive garden)

On Good Friday, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church.

Friday, April 11 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission olive garden)

During the holy season of Lent, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church. Soup supper to follow in the Francis Room.

Sunday, April 6 — 12:15 p.m. (Bonaventure Hall)

The Sunday before Palm Sunday (the first day of Holy Week) offers us all a moment to “begin again,” wherever we are on our Lenten journey. The raising of Lazarus is the dramatic sign of new life born of a loving friendship that allows us to make a new start. Please join us!

To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Friday, April 4 — 7:00 p.m. (Mission Church)

Originating from an ecumenical Christian community in Taizé, France, this peaceful prayer service invites us to rest in God through the singing of psalm verses and simple chants with readings and periods of silent reflection. Please join us!

Friday, April 4 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission olive garden)

During the holy season of Lent, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church.

Friday, March 28 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission olive garden)

During the holy season of Lent, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church. Soup supper to follow in the Francis Room.

Friday, March 21 — 7:00 p.m. (Mission Church)

Originating from an ecumenical Christian community in Taizé, France, this peaceful prayer service invites us to rest in God through the singing of psalm verses and simple chants with readings and periods of silent reflection. Please join us!

Friday, March 21 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission olive garden)

During the holy season of Lent, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church.