Old Mission
Founded 1804
Capuchin Franciscan
Santa Inés
Solvang, California
Sacred Heart Sisters
Mission Santa Inés

Parish News & Events

E.g., Jun 5 2024
E.g., Jun 5 2024

May 2015

Fr. James Johnson OFM, Cap. has been appointed Associate Pastor of this Mission beginning June 5. Fr. James is presently Assistant Rector at the National Shrine of St. Francis in San Francisco. We welcome Fr. James to our parish...
May 2015
Categorized under: Youth
Applications are now available for Circle V Ranch Summer Camp for children ages 7-13. Circle V is owned and operated by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles . This summer, Circle V is celebrating 70 years of summer...
May 2015
Dear brothers and sisters, Over the last few months I have been in conversation with my provincial superior in New York regarding my assignment. In a recent telephone call it was decided that I would be returning to my province...
May 2015

April 2015

“The Church speaks from the light which faith offers” - Pope Francis "As Catholics, we are part of a community with a rich heritage that helps us consider the challenges in public life and contribute to greater justice and peace...
April 2015

February 2015

The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2015 is ready to enrich and revitalize us once more. This year’s theme is "See" / "Ver." The Religious Education Congress is our nation's largest annual gathering of Roman Catholics!...
February 2015
Did You Know? How to Report Inappropriate or Illegal Content on the Internet? One of the main reasons that children do not report the inappropriate content they find online is fear of punishment from parents. If you let them know...
February 2015
Categorized under: Youth
All girls who want to celebrate their Quinceañeras in this parish should contact Deacon Ancelmo at least six months in advance.
February 2015
Goal = $52,300 Pledged = $31,388 Please remember to make your 2015 pledge for Together in Mission . You may use the form mailed to you or the special envelopes in the pews and the back of the church. Drop them in any collection...
February 2015

January 2015

Registration is now open for adults preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation . A series of 10-week sessions will begin Sunday, January 25, from 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM. Classes will meet in the parish conference room. Adults...
January 2015
Categorized under: Youth
Teens and tweens frequently post photos online using their cell phones. One of the most popular mobile applications (apps) for photo sharing is called Instagram. Instagram allows members to digitally edit, upload and share photos...
January 2015
On Friday, January 23, our Parish Youth Group will leave for San Francisco to participate in the Walk for Life West Coast on Saturday, January 24. Please join us at 9:00 AM on Friday, January 23 here at the Mission, as we send...
January 2015
Categorized under: Parish Events
Everyone is invited to celebrate the Feast of Santa Inés (Saint Agnes), patron saint of Old Mission Santa Inés on January 21st with a bilingual Mass at 4:00 PM in the Mission Garden. Please call the Parish office for reservations.
January 2015

November 2014

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th, there will be one bilingual Mass at 9AM. We are also collecting non-perishible items (cereal, peanut butter, jelly, juice, etc.) for the Christmas Basket Program . Place your donation...
November 2014
Thank you to parishioners and the Santa Ynez Valley community for helping us make Christmas a reality for struggling Santa Ynez Valley families. Through the Christmas Basket Program , gifts and a food box were provided to 159...
November 2014

August 2014

The evangelization group Catholics Come Home is set to premiere a 13-episode television series that fosters engagement in the “New Evangelization” and interviews people who have recently returned to the Catholic faith. Click here...
August 2014

July 2014

The winning Restoration Raffle ticket for a weekday round of golf for 4 people at the River Course at the Alisal is Kelly Fiore. Next drawing for a Samsung 8" Tablet is August 22nd.
July 2014
As our Parish kitchen will be out of action for at least two months during the remodeling process, we have made the following decisions. First - the Lenten Soup Suppers will become a (soup-less) Lenten speaker series for five...
July 2014
On July 12th, the Old Mission Church was packed as a beautiful, vibrant celebration took place to celebrate the first vows of Br. Lance Houck and Br. Victor Taglianetti. Thanks to all to made this day such a memorable occasion...
July 2014
Applications for St. Vincent de Paul Circle V Ranch Camp are in the parish office. You can pick them up during office hours Monday through Friday.
July 2014
Many of our activities such as funeral receptions and special events require a beautiful presentation in the Parish Hall. We are in the process of ordering table covers for the round tables donated by the Youth Ministry. We are...
July 2014