Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
Catholic Church in Ventura, CA
Mission Basilica San Buenaventura in Ventura is in the Santa Barbara Pastoral Region and Deanery 3. The pastor is Fr. Tom Elewaut. Mass is celebrated in English and Spanish. Sunday Masses are at 7:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, and 12:30 PM. Saturday Masses are at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Weekday Masses are at 7:30 AM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and on Mondays at 7:30 AM in July and August or 9:00 AM from September to June. Confession is on Saturday at 4:00 PM. Adoration occurs from Monday at 6:00 AM to Thursday at 6:00 AM in Serra Chapel.
At a Glance
- Pastoral region
- Santa Barbara Pastoral Region
- Deanery
- Deanery 3
- Pastor
- Fr. Tom Elewaut
- Mass in
- English, Spanish
Parish Information
- Address: 211 East Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001
- Parish office: (805) 643-4318
- Website: www.sanbuenaventuramission.org/
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Mass Times at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
- Sunday 7:15 AM
- Sunday 9:00 AM
- Sunday 10:45 AM Spanish
- Sunday 12:30 PM
- Monday 7:30 AM ONLY The months of July & August
- Monday 9:00 AM September- June ONLY
- Tuesday 7:30 AM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM
- Thursday 7:30 AM
- Friday 7:30 AM
- Saturday 5:30 PM Vigil
- Saturday 7:30 PM Vigil Spanish
Confession Times
- Saturday 4:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
- Monday 6:00 AM Monday 6 AM to Thursday 6 AM, Serra Chapel
Schedules can change. Last verified 2026-04-19. Please call the parish to confirm before you go, especially on holy days.
Questions about Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
- What time is Sunday Mass at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura?
- Sunday Mass at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura is celebrated at 7:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM and 12:30 PM. The Saturday vigil Mass, which fulfils the Sunday obligation, is at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Schedules change on holy days; the parish office can confirm.
- Is there daily Mass at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura?
- Yes. Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday to Friday at 7:30 AM and Monday at 9:00 AM.
- When is confession heard at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura?
- Confession is heard Saturday 4:00 PM. Priests also hear confessions by appointment; the parish office is (805) 643-4318.
- Does Mission Basilica San Buenaventura have Eucharistic adoration?
- Yes. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed Monday 6:00 AM.
- In what language is Mass celebrated at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura?
- Mass at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura is celebrated in English and Spanish. Each Mass on this page carries the language it is celebrated in.
- Where is Mission Basilica San Buenaventura?
- Mission Basilica San Buenaventura is at 211 East Main Street, Ventura, California, 93001. It belongs to the Santa Barbara Pastoral Region, in Deanery 3.
- How do I contact Mission Basilica San Buenaventura?
- The parish office of Mission Basilica San Buenaventura in Ventura can be reached at (805) 643-4318. The parish website is www.sanbuenaventuramission.org. The pastor is Fr. Tom Elewaut.
Nearby Catholic Churches
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Parish Ventura 2.7 mi
- Sacred Heart Church (Ventura) Ventura 8 mi
- Santa Clara Catholic Church Oxnard 8.6 mi