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4worldlovers: At the end of Matthew’s Gospel, we hear Jesus commission His disciples (MT 28: 16-20): “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”

This is our baptismal identity and calling…to be disciples of the Lord Jesus who is risen from the dead. To help us to remember who we are in Jesus and what we are called to do, you will see and read new signage in the back of the Basilica and in the foyer of O’Brien Hall. We are called to be DYNAMIC DISCIPLES.

Our Ventura host Sandra Siepak interviews Fr. Tom Elewaut, Pastor of Mission Basilica San Buenaventura in February 2022 on Ventura Cable TV6. Click here to watch the interview or visit www.ourventura.com

Click here to watch December 19, 2021 Mass with Archbishop Jose Gomez to commemorate the elevation of Mission Basilica of San Buenaventura.

Click here for a Jubilee Year Musical Tribute by Brien Alkire.

Click here to view an exceptional video on the life and discipleship of St. Junipero Serra sponorded by the Knights of Columbus 2021.

Saint Junipero Serra Second Annual Walk 2022 from Santa Barbara to Ventura along the El Camino Real

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Come join us in honoring the life and holiness of St. Junipero Serra

By walking in his footsteps along El Camino Real(The Royal Road)

This 35 mile stretch of the California Mission Trail is considered one of the most beautiful and pleasant mission-to-mission treks. The route for the pilgrimage was selected to balance safety, beauty, and the opportunity for a public witness to our faith and the goodness of our beloved saint and "father of California."

This event is fully supported with your camping gear transported, a following support vehicle, meals supplied along the way, and hydration and snack breaks provided. This allows you to focus on the beauty of your surroundings, prayer, singing, camaraderie, and time with the friars and priests as you walk. We will be camping in Carpinteria at St. Joseph's Church with an evening meal, Eucharistic Adoration time, confession, and singing around the campfire.

Even if you are not planning to walk the entire 2 days, all are welcome to join us for any part of the trip. We especially recommend the departure from Mission Santa Barbara down State Street to the ocean at the foot of the pier, approximately 3 miles of gentle downhill walking. We also recommend joining us for the final walk and glorious procession from Surfers Point through downtown Ventura to the San Buenaventura Mission.

Only those officially registered will have access to the meals provided.

Our chaplain is Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ of Eagle Eye Ministries.

We will also be joined by Franciscan Friars of the Renewal from their new friary in Oakland, San Junipero Serra Friary!

(as reported by CNS Rom correspondent, Junno Arocho Esteves, only very slightly adapted)

Lord Jesus, dead in the arms of a mother in Kharkiv,

Lord Jesus, present in the 20 year olds sent to the frontline,

Lord Jesus, who continues to see hands armed with weapons under the shadow of the cross,

Forgive us that, if not content with the nails with which we pierced your hand

We continue to drink from the blood of the dead torn apart by weapons.

Forgive us if these hands that you had created to protect,

If we continue, like Cain, to remove the stones from our camp to kill Abel.

If with our pain, we legitimize the cruelty of our actions.

4worldlovers: If you are homebound, please contact us so a minister can bring you Communion.


Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., & 12:30 p.m.(En Español)


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“Our Lady of the Assumption is a welcoming community of disciples of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic Church. Through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Mary, we serve to build the Kingdom of God.”

"Nuestra Señora de la Asunción es una acogedora comunidad de discípulos de Jesucristo en la Iglesia Católica Romana. A través de los Dones del Espíritu Santo y la intercesión de María, servimos para edificar el Reino de Dios”.

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4worldlovers: We at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, in union with the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world, celebrate and proclaim the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are committed to a rich sacramental life that nourishes our faith, builds our community, and sends us out to respond to Christ’s call to holiness. St. Mary Magdalen has deep roots in the history of Camarillo and our membership reflects the rich diversity of our community.


To be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist in such a way that our hearts are engaged, our minds are receptive, and our energies are applied to the great adventure of being disciples of Jesus.