About Santa Rita in the Desert
Santa Rita in the Desert is a Catholic parish located at P.O. Box 400, Vail, AZ, 85641. The Santa Rita in the Desert parish office answers at +15207625363.
Where is Santa Rita in the Desert located?
Santa Rita in the Desert is located at P.O. Box 400, Vail, AZ, 85641. The building sits at coordinates 32.02114, -110.64626, placing it in Vail, AZ 85641.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Santa Rita in the Desert
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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Santa Rita in the Desert on the National Register of Historic Places
Santa Rita in the Desert is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 14001231, added to the Register on 2015-12-09.
Read the official NPS nomination for Santa Rita in the Desert →
Questions and answers about Santa Rita in the Desert
- What denomination is Santa Rita in the Desert?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Santa Rita in the Desert located?
- The parish is located at P.O. Box 400, Vail, AZ, 85641.
- Is Santa Rita in the Desert on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 14001231, added 2015-12-09.
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