Who we are
Founded in 1781, Misión San Miguel is the oldest church in the valley: hand-raised adobe walls, a bell that has rung for ten generations, and a courtyard where fiesta and faith have never been separated. We pray in Spanish and in English, we sing with mariachi and with organ, and there is always room at the table.
Through the years
Franciscans founded the mission beside the river in 1781. The present church of adobe and pine vigas was finished in 1804 and restored by the parishioners themselves in 1978, brick by brick. The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe above the altar came from Mexico by mule.
The people who serve
P. Alejandro Ruiz, OFM
Pastor
A Franciscan like the founders. He plays guitar at the 8 AM Mass and loses the lotería tournament every year.
Dcn. José Trujillo
Deacon
Born three blocks from the mission; baptized, married, and ordained under this same roof.
María Elena Vigil
Director of Religious Education
Get involved
Guadalupana Society
Keepers of the devotion to La Morenita: the Wednesday rosary, the mañanitas of December 12th, and the roses at the altar.
San Miguel Choir & Mariachi
From Gregorian chant to Las Mañanitas — the mission's music for 40 years.
Parish Food Pantry
Food for the valley's families every Saturday morning. Extra hands always needed.
Mission Youth
Youth group — service, retreats, and the summer kermés.
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