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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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June 27The live streamed Mass for 8:30 on Sundays has been discontinued until further notice. Live Masses are available on Catholic TV Network and EWTN. Cox subscribers may also view 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass on Channel 9.Read More
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May 31SAN DIEGO — The Vatican announced this morning that San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy, 68, has been appointed by Pope Francis to the College of Cardinals. Cardinal-Elect McElroy will be installed by Pope Francis in a consistory to take place Aug. 27 at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Pope Francis made the announcement at the end of his weekly Angelus prayers from the Papal Palace just after noon, Rome time, today. He is the fifth American to be named a Cardinal by Pope Francis. All cardinals under 80 years of age are voting members, able to serve in the Conclave that elects the Pope. Bishop McElroy issued the following statement upon learning of his naming: “I am stunned and deeply surprised by the news that Pope Francis has appointed me to the College of Cardinals. My prayer is that in this ministry I might be of additional service to the God who has graced me on so many levels in my life. And I pray also that I can assist the Holy Father in his pastoral renewal of the Church. “In this moment, I give thanks for those who have contributed profoundly to my life and priesthood: my family, the priests and women religious who helped to form me, and the Catholic community of San Diego and Imperial Counties, whom it is my privilege to lead.”Read More
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:15 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 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 parish@icc-sandiego.org
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: 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays or after weekday morning Mass. -
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