Mission San Xavier del Bac

"The oldest Catholic church in the United States still serving the community for which it was built." Full review

"Tour the stunning Mission San Xavier del Bac, also known as the White Dove of the Desert; it’s often cited as the finest intact example of Mission architecture in the Southwest." Full review

"The 'white dove of the desert' is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona, and it still serves as a parish church for the Tohono O'odham people." Full review

"Founded in 1692, the “white dove of the desert” is considered one of the finest mission cathedrals in the American Southwest." Full review

"Throughout are statues and carvings. Small handmade objects with ribbons, milagros, are left by people who are seeking a miracle or are giving thanks for one already granted." Full review