The Apse which includes the high altar, chancel and altar rail. By Danielle Crounse San Xavier Mission is just seven miles south of Tucson, and is easy to locate. To get there, take Interstate 10 to Interstate 19 South and exit at the sign directing you to Mission San Xavier del Bac. You can see the bright white Mission from the highway.
Admission is free.
There are no registered members of the parish, visitors and people from neighboring Tucson often pack the Mission on Sunday mornings. Today San Xavier has more than a church to visit. A museum including many artifacts of the church is attached. There you will also see old gowns, books, dishes, etc. that were once used at the church. There are also several displays including maps of the surrounding area, historic photographs and explanations of the traditions of San Xavier.