This church brings many many memories to my heart. I had my holy communion at this parish. Unfortunately, tragedy struck 41 years ago, on June 30, 1975. I lived across the street in the Army Street housing projects, back then projects were supposed to be rough. They were not. At that time I was 21 years old. As the story goes, Poor box robbers may have started a fire by spilling an altar candle that they were using to illuminate the church as they walked around looking for the cash box. iT Was around 2:50 am and I remember this fire as it was yesterday. It was an eerie glow that illuminated the entire neighborhood. Watching a church burn down was a traumatic experience for me. It just was not right. I don't know if they ever caught the punks that started this fire. but I am sure they are not living a "good life " if any are still alive - which I doubt. the facade of the church was saved and the church was remodeled. I visited a year ago. and yes, It is different, it will never be the same. But I am happy that it still stands. Maybe now those negative Yelpers out there will have more understanding and compassion now that they know the real story. read more

I was married at this church 58 years ago. The Franciscan Priests are the most wonderful order. Their kindness and love to the order adds such wonderful memories to that day in my life. The church is beautiful and its love and kindness shine through. As a young person I visited all the California Missions and became very attached to the Monks in the order. I enjoy their devotion and love for their work. The California Missions are another place I feel every person should visit. read more

I don't give this church 0 stars because you can't. I was very disappointed the church's services. My ex-husband died and he was catholic and very religious. I called around because I wanted to have a church mass for him since there was no funerary services. I invited a group of friends and family paid $250 for about 20 minutes of service. The priest Adolfo something was either drunk or did not know what he was talking about. He spoke about him being from Jalisco where they have beautiful women and also talked about drinking several minutes. Not once he prayed for the deceased soul or anything. In addition, he asked my 11 year grandson to get a basket and ask all my guests for money for the church. I was so upset about this, this was a private service and people had driven from far distances just to get disappointed. He asked everyone to come to the mass the next day at 6:00 p.m. and to leave the flowers and no one went back. I feel ripped off. I should take this guy with all my witnesses to small claims court just to teach him a lesson. Everyone was very disappointed because we all expected a more spiritual session dedicated to the diseased instead we got nothing but disappoint. read more