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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Catholic Church in Santa Barbara, CA

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Santa Barbara embodies the rich cultural diversity of the community it serves. The church offers Masses in multiple languages, reflecting the multicultural nature of its parishioners, who include Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino families and other ethnic groups.

At a Glance

Established
1856
Pastoral region
Santa Barbara Pastoral Region
Deanery
Deanery 2
Mass in
English
Parish school
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Parish Information

Mass Times at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

  • Sunday 8:00 AM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM
  • Sunday 12:00 PM
  • Monday 7:45 AM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM
  • Friday 7:45 AM
  • Saturday 7:45 AM
  • Saturday 4:30 PM Vigil

Confession Times

  • Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM side chapel; also by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration

  • Wednesday 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Benediction at 6 pm

Schedules can change. Mass times last verified 2026-04-19. Please call the parish to confirm before you go, especially on holy days.

Questions about Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

What time is Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church?
Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church is celebrated at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The Saturday vigil Mass, which fulfils the Sunday obligation, is at 4:30 PM. Schedules change on holy days; the parish office can confirm.
Is there daily Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church?
Yes. Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday to Friday at 7:45 AM.
When is confession heard at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church?
Confession is heard Saturday 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM. Priests also hear confessions by appointment; the parish office is (805) 969-6868.
Does Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church have Eucharistic adoration?
Yes. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed Wednesday 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
In what language is Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church?
Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church is celebrated in English.
Where is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church is at 1300 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, California, 93108. It belongs to the Santa Barbara Pastoral Region, in Deanery 2.
Does Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church have a parish school?
Yes. The parish school is Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
How do I contact Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church?
The parish office of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Santa Barbara can be reached at (805) 969-6868. The parish website is www.mtcarmelsb.com.
When was Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church founded?
The register records Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church as established in 1856.

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