Group Pilgrimage Application:
Old Mission Santa Barbara welcomes pilgrims from around the world to discover, reflect and pray at this holy site. We invite pilgrims to Old Mission Santa Barbara not only as a destination but as part of a spiritual journey. The practice of embarking on a pilgrimage to seek spiritual aid at a particular shrine goes back thousands of years and we seek to continue this tradition here at Old Mission Santa Barbara. If your group is interested in partaking in a pilgrimage, please fill out the form below and we will respond shortly.
Suggested donations:
5-10 pilgrims: suggested donation
10-30 pilgrims: $100
30-150 pilgrims: $300
Over 150 pilgrims: $750
Decree from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo has designated a Year of St. Francis from January 10, 2026 to January 10, 2027 to celebrate the Eighth Centenary of the passage of St. Francis of Assisi.
The Apostolic Penitentiary issued a decree granting the Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father) which can also be applied in the form of suffrage for the souls in Purgatory.
Besides offering the indulgence to all the Franciscan Families and anyone who observes the Rule of St. Francis, all the faithful without distinction can receive the indulgence “by visiting in the form of a pilgrimage any Franciscan conventual church, or place of worship anywhere in the world dedicated to St. Francis or connected to him for any reason, and there they will devoutly follow the Jubilee rites or spend at least a suitable period of time in pious meditation and will raise prayers to God so that, following the example of St. Francis, may sentiments of Christian charity towards one’s neighbor and authentic wishes for harmony and peace among peoples spring up in hearts, concluding with the Our Father, the Creed and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Francis of Assisi, St Clare and all the saints of the Franciscan Family” (Eighth Centenary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, Apostolic Penitentiary Decree).
Locations:
Saint Mark’s University Catholic Church
(Daily Mass @ 7am, Chapel open until 4pm)Important Considerations for Group Pilgrimages:
Payment: Group pilgrimages must pre-pay at least two weeks prior to arrival. A payment link will be provided after pilgrimage approval. Checks are allowed but must be received at least two weeks prior to arrival.
Pilgrimage groups must be a minimum of 10 people.