Mission Basilica San Buenaventura 1782

Mission Basilica San Buenaventura, established in 1782, is located in San Buenaventura, California. The parish is called to go always forward by the Holy Spirit, with disciples witnessing the love of Jesus Christ through prayer and service to promote unity among the faith community. The basilica offers Mass in both English and Spanish throughout the week and weekends. The church welcomes newcomers, visitors, and long-time parishioners to join for Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is available in Serra Chapel from Monday through Thursday beginning at 6 AM. Confessions are heard on Saturdays at 4 PM or by appointment. Fr. Tom Elewaut serves as Pastor. The church emphasizes the concept of Dynamic Disciples who believe in Jesus, grow in faith, gather in community, love unconditionally, and lead others to Jesus.

Address

211 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

(805) 643-4318

Services

Mass

Sat5:30 PM, 7:30 PM

Sun7:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM

Mon7:30 AM

Tue7:30 AM

Wed7:30 AM

Thu7:30 AM

Fri8:15 AM

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Languages

English, Spanish

Last updated August 2026

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