About Mission Dolores
Mission Dolores is a Catholic church located at 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114. Mission Dolores was founded in 1776. You can reach Mission Dolores at +14156218203.
Mission San Francisco de Asís
The Mission San Francisco de Asís, also known as Mission Dolores, is a historic Catholic church complex in San Francisco, California. Operated by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, the complex was founded in the 18th century by Spanish Catholic missionaries. The mission contains two historic buildings:The Mission Dolores adobe chapel was completed in 1791. It is the oldest intact structure in San Francisco. The Mission Dolores Basilica was constructed in 1918. It was designated a minor basilica by Pope Pius XII in 1952.
Mission Dolores through the years
- 1776 Founded
- 1972-03-16 Added to the National Register
Where is Mission Dolores located?
Mission Dolores is located at 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114. The building sits at coordinates 37.76435, -122.42695, placing it in San Francisco, CA 94114.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 249 ft
- Private parking 735 ft
- Maxfield's House of Caffeine · coffee_shop 463 ft
- Ramen Izakaya Goku · ramen 610 ft
- Angie's · pizza 627 ft
- Morning Due Café 633 ft
- Pizza Due · pizza 633 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 8, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Mission Dolores
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Mission Dolores on the National Register of Historic Places
Mission Dolores is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 72000251, added to the Register on 1972-03-16.
Read the official NPS nomination for Mission Dolores →
Churches in the same diocese as Mission Dolores
Mission Dolores shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Old St. Mary's Cathedral San Francisco, CA
- Saints Peter and Paul Parish San Francisco, CA
- St. Anne of the Sunset San Francisco, CA
- St. Mary of the Assumption San Francisco, CA
- Saint Paul Catholic Church San Francisco, CA
Your Sunday at Mission Dolores
Mission Dolores by the numbers
Questions and answers about Mission Dolores
- What denomination is Mission Dolores?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Mission Dolores located?
- Mission Dolores is located at 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114.
- When was Mission Dolores founded?
- Founded in 1776.
- Is Mission Dolores on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 72000251, added 1972-03-16.
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