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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Proceeds from the gala will benefit Mission San Xavier del Bac, known as the "White Dove of the Desert." The mission, founded in 1692, is a national treasure located just south of Tucson.

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 ...