About Our Lady of the Pillar · Santa Ana, California
Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church in Santa Ana, California, serves a diverse community through bilingual worship, faith formation, and pastoral care. Established in 1965, the parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, with daily Mass and adoration, and is led by a team of priests and deacons. The church is known for its strong emphasis on children’s faith formation and sacramental preparation, welcoming families and individuals seeking spiritual growth.
- Established
- 1965
- Patron
- Our Lady of the Pillar
- Rector
- Fr Francisco Sandoval, O.A.R.
Why belong here
Join Our Lady of the Pillar to experience vibrant faith formation for children, regular bilingual Masses, and a welcoming community. The parish offers sacramental preparation, adoration, and spiritual support through its dedicated clergy and ministries, making it a home for families seeking deep Catholic roots and active parish life.
Mass times at Our Lady of the Pillar
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Adoration times
- Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. (first Thursday of each month only)
About
Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church is located at 1622 W. 6th Street in Santa Ana, CA. Founded in 1965, the parish serves a diverse community through bilingual worship, faith formation, and pastoral care. The church is led by a team of priests and deacons, including Fr. Francisco Sandoval, O.A.R., the current pastor.
Faith Formation
The parish offers comprehensive faith formation for children, including First Holy Communion preparation for grades 2–8. Programs are available in both English and Spanish.
- First Holy Communion Preparation (2nd–8th grade)
- Faith Formation – Formación de Fe
Clergy & Pastoral Leadership
The parish is led by Fr. Francisco Sandoval, O.A.R., the current pastor, along with several parochial vicars and a priest in residence. The parish has a long history of pastoral leadership, with a documented list of past pastors dating back to 1965.
- Fr Francisco Sandoval, O.A.R. (Pastor)
- Fr Frank Wilder, O.A.R. (Parochial Vicar)
- Fr Excel B. Saycon, O.A.R. (Parochial Vicar)
- Fr Jorge Mateos, O.A.R. (Parochial Vicar)
- Fr Ulises Feliciano, O.A.R. (Priest in Residence)
- Dn Luis Gallardo (Deacon)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Joseph M. Santiago, O.A.R.1965-1966
- Rev. Joachim Goni, O.A.R.1966-1972
- Rev. Roman Iribarren, O.A.R.1972-1978
- Rev. Jesus Legaz, O.A.R.1978-1984
- Rev. Alfredo de Dios, O.A.R.1984-1987
- Rev. James D. McGuire, O.A.R.1987-1991
- Rev. Gabino Perez, O.A.R.1991-1997
- Rev. Alfredo de Dios, O.A.R.1997-2006
- Rev. Anthony Palos, O.A.R.2006-2013
- Rev. Eliseo Gonzalez, O.A.R.2013-2018
- Rev. Francisco Sandoval, O.A.R.2018-current