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history of immaculate Conception parish
It was here in Old Town that Saint Junípero Serra celebrated his First Holy Mass in California on July 2, 1769, near the site of the present Immaculate Conception Church, and it was on the hill overlooking Old Town that he planted the cross which marked the site of the Mission and the Presidio.
In 1849, the parish was established with the appointment of Rev. John C. Holbein as the first pastor. He laid the cornerstone for the old adobe church in 1851. Masses were celebrated in the homes of residents of Old Town. A chapel dedicated to The Immaculate Conception was dedicated in 1858. It still stands and is known as the Old Adobe Chapel on Conde Street. The cornerstone to the present Immaculate Conception Church was laid in 1868 under the direction of Father Antonio Ubach. Due to the populaton swing toward the south, a lack of funding and a devastating fire in Old Town, it was not until July1917 that the church was completed and Masses began to be celebrated. It was dedicatd by Archbishop John J. Cantwell of Los Angeles on July 6, 1919.
In 1998, the church was seismically retrofitted to withstand earthquakes and it was rededicated by Bishop Gilbert E. Chavez. On July 14, 2019, the parish celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of Immaculate Conception Church with a Mass officiated by Bishop John P. Dolan. It now serves over 300 families throughout the San Diego region as well as visitors from around the world. -
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NEWS
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September 16The Convocation of Priests takes place September 23 through September 27. There will be no daily Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 24 nor on Thursday, Sept. 26.Read More
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July 29This Sunday [July 28, 2019} Bishop McElroy will be celebrating the 8:30 am and 10 am Masses. He will share with our parishioners about the future staffing of Immaculate Conception Parish. As many of you know, The Franciscan School of Theology will be moving from Mission San Luis Rey to the University of San Diego Campus. Besides teaching our seminarians theology, they will be offering classes for at the graduate level for laypersons. The Franciscans staffed Immaculate Conception from 1925 until 1952. Bishop McElroy has invited them to come back to Immaculate Conception Parish. There will be at least three of them from FST that will be in residence in the rectory. They will provide Sacramental Ministry for the parish (Mass, Baptisms, Confession, etc.) They will not be able to start until February 1st, though. The Bishop is also seeking to appoint a Deacon as the Parish Administrator on a part-time basis to handle the everyday operations of the parish since the Franciscans have a commitment to teaching at USD. Since it will be five months before they arrive, the Bishop will also assign a priest to celebrate Mass on Sundays and during the week until they arrive. The Franciscans have played an important part in the history of our parish. They are making a three-year commitment to be here which is renewable in the future. To have three Franciscans living in the rectory and celebrating the sacramental needs of the parish will be a real grace. I truly believe God is actively blessing our parish. With prayers and gratitude for the goodness of our parishioners, Fr. MikeRead More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ezr 1:1-6Responsorial Psalm PS 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6Gospel Lk 8:16-18
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:15 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
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INformation
Baptisms & RCIA: By appointment only. Please e-mail Linda Acuna,
bear250@iCloud.com.
Weddings: By appointment only. Arrangements must be made at least one year in advance. Please call the parish office at (619) 295 4141.
Funerals: For arrangements, please call the parish office at (619) 295 4141.
Reconciliation: Saturdays or by appointment.