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SAN
XAVIER MISSION
Franciscan Friars
1950 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
520-294-2624
The San Xavier
del Bac Mission is located just off of Interstate-19 at Exit 92, on the
San Xavier Indian Reservation, 6 miles south of Interstate-10 in Tucson.
Catholic services are held every Sunday and are open to the public.
It is one of the oldest and most well preserved missions in the
southwest.
 Thousands
of tourists visit the mission each year to see the intricately carved
wooden alter and the detailed paintings on the interior walls and
ceilings.
Photo by
J.
Carstens and S. Fortino
Candles constantly light
the beautifully decorated shrines in the mission.
Photo by
Jim
Griggs
Though it is now more
than 300 years old, the San Xavier Mission is
still actively serving the local San Xavier Indian Community.
Photo by
Jim
Griggs
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