Mission San Xavier Del Bac
Tucson monsoon: Can tornadoes form in the desert?
Do tornadoes occur in the desert? It may sound like a trick question, but the answer is yes. According to the Storm Prediction Center, Arizona has recorded more than 230 tornadoes since 1952. That means the state averages about four reported tornadoes each year.
Kino Festival at Mission San Xavier
A festival to celebrate Padre Kino is today from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Mission San Xavier del Bac, 1950 W. San Xavier Road.
Tales from the Morgue: A San Xavier anniversary
The Morgue Lady missed the anniversary of the laying of the foundation for the San Xavier Mission, but this article might interest readers even if it is a bit late.
May 18, 2012 9:15 am PhotosPhotos
Patronato San Xavier wins Gov.'s Centennial Award
Patronato San Xavier has pumped around $10 million into the restoration of Mission San Xavier del Bac, southwest of Tucson. The church, built from 1783 to 1797, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963.
Patronato San Xavier wins Gov.'s Centennial Award
As restoration work proceeded on Mission San Xavier del Bac, the west tower was concealed behind a scrim for several years during the mid-2000s.
Patronato San Xavier wins Gov.'s Centennial Award
Matilde Rubio worked on the baptistry ceiling in 2006. "Restoration will never end," said Vern Lamplot, executive director of Patronato San Xavier.
Patronato San Xavier wins Gov.'s Centennial Award
Patronato San Xavier - an organization that has pumped about $10 million into the restoration and preservation of Mission San Xavier del Bac - is a recipient of a Governor's Centennial Award.
April 03, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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