Mission San Xavier supporters felt a sense of urgency to get the church cleaned before today’s memorial service for renowned historian and author Bernard “Bunny” Fontana, the leading expert ...

The mission is about 9 miles south of downtown Tucson and is accessible via Interstate 19 and San Xavier Road. The church is free to visit, attracting 200,000 visitors per year.

A historic mission south of Tucson known for its ornate white-and-tan exterior is getting a much-needed upgrade. The exterior of San Xavier del Bac, a mission that dates back to the 1700s, will ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The San Xavier del bac Mission is a National Historical Landmark in Tucson, built between 1783 and 1797, and is part of the Tohono O’odham Nation. It’s made of low ...

Over the past 16 years, the Mission San Xavier del Bac has been the sole beneficiary of more than $325,000 in proceeds from the Board of Hostesses' annual Silver & Turquoise Ball.

The San Xavier Mission School closed because they didn’t have enough teachers or students. Now they are open with 15 students and a few staff members.

KGUN Tucson, AZ. San Xavier Mission undergoing preservation work. Posted: June 20, 2025 | Last updated: June 20, 2025. The conservation team is moving on to phase two of the Retablo Facade project ...