About St. Adelaide of Burgundy · Campo, California
St. Adelaide of Burgundy is a small Roman Catholic parish in the rural mountain community of Campo, California, in the Diocese of San Diego, serving worshippers both English- and Spanish-speaking along the U.S.–Mexico border. The parish worships at 1347 Dewey Place and is twinned with Mission St. Mary Magdalene in nearby Jacumba, with weekend Masses split between English and Spanish and a single priest (or administrator) covering both communities. It is notably the home parish where Fr. Dave Leon long served both as pastor and as the diocesan contact for COURAGE, the Church's apostolate for persons experiencing same-sex attraction.
- Established
- 2006
- Patron
- St. Adelaide of Burgundy
- Rector
- Father Lauro Minimo
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego
Why belong here
St. Adelaide offers a tight-knit, bilingual Catholic community in rural East County San Diego, with both English and Spanish Masses every Sunday and a pastor-led devotion to the Divine Will that is regularly recorded for online viewing. Worshippers along the border corridor will find daily Mass (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday at 9 AM), Saturday Vigil, weekly Confessions, Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction, and the parish is one of the very few in the diocese with a designated COURAGE contact for those seeking to live the Church's teaching on same-sex attraction. Its pairing with Mission St. Mary Magdalene in Jacumba means a single pastoral family shepherds two small flocks together, making it easy to get involved quickly.
Mass times at St. Adelaide of Burgundy
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00 PM
- Monday 8:00 AM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM
- Sunday 10:00–10:50 AM (one hour before Mass, per Discover Mass)
Adoration times
- Adoration with Benediction following the Tuesday 5:00 PM Mass at St. Mary Magdalene, Jacumba
About St. Adelaide of Burgundy Parish
St. Adelaide of Burgundy is a Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of San Diego serving the small border community of Campo, California, and its surrounding mountain area. Established in 2006, the parish is paired with Mission St. Mary Magdalene in Jacumba and shares a single pastoral team between the two worship sites. The parish's regular schedule accommodates both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking faithful, reflecting its location along the U.S.–Mexico border in eastern San Diego County.
Parish Leadership & Clergy
St. Adelaide is currently in a leadership transition following the retirement of its long-time pastor, Fr. Dave Leon, in late 2025. The Diocese of San Diego appointed Deacon Fred Thornton as pastoral administrator effective November 24, 2025, and subsequently appointed Father Lauro Minimo as canonical pastor of both St. Adelaide of Burgundy and Mission St. Mary Magdalene in December 2025.
- Father Lauro Minimo — canonical pastor (appointed December 2025)
- Deacon Fred Thornton — pastoral administrator (from November 24, 2025)
- Father Dave Leon — former pastor (retired November 2025; also the diocesan COURAGE contact)
Recent Parish History
St. Adelaide of Burgundy was founded in 2006 to serve the Campo area, and its history as a small, border-adjacent bilingual parish in inland San Diego County was highlighted by California Catholic Daily's 'Churches Worth Driving To' feature in October 2021. Most recently the parish marked the departure of Fr. Dave Leon, who celebrated the Solemnity of Christ the King as his farewell Masses before retiring to Alabama due to health concerns, and the transition to new pastoral leadership under Fr. Lauro Minimo.
- 2006 — parish established under the Diocese of San Diego
- October 2021 — featured in California Catholic Daily
- November 24, 2025 — Deacon Fred Thornton begins as pastoral administrator
- December 2025 — Father Lauro Minimo appointed canonical pastor
Ministry: COURAGE Apostolate
The pastor of St. Adelaide of Burgundy has long served as the diocesan contact for COURAGE, the Roman Catholic apostolate for men and women who experience same-sex attraction and those who love them, providing formation, spiritual support, and fellowship in accordance with the Church's teaching. Visitors seeking information about COURAGE can use the parish website's 'Courage Int' link.
Sister Mission: St. Mary Magdalene, Jacumba
St. Mary Magdalene in Jacumba is the parish mission canonically linked to St. Adelaide of Burgundy, and the same priest ministers to both. It is located at 44686 Calexico Avenue, Jacumba, CA 91934, and offers Sunday Mass at 9:00 AM and Tuesday Mass at 5:00 PM (followed by Adoration and Benediction). Confessions are heard one hour before Mass.
- Address: 44686 Calexico Avenue, Jacumba, CA 91934
- Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM
- Tuesday Mass: 5:00 PM, followed by Adoration and Benediction
- Confessions: one hour before Mass
Online Giving & Contact
The parish offers online giving through its website, as well as a P.O. Box mailing address for mailed donations. The official site is the source for the most current Mass schedule, Holy Week and Easter services, and online giving access.
- Mailing address for donations: P.O. Box 369, Campo, CA 91906
- Online Giving link at the top of stadelaidestmarymagdalene.com
- Pastor's YouTube channel hosts 'Divine Will' reflections
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Dave Leonthrough ~November 2025
Long-serving pastor who also served as the Diocese of San Diego's contact for COURAGE. Retired to Alabama citing health reasons; offered the Solemnity of Christ the King as his farewell Mass.
- Deacon Fred Thorntoneffective November 24, 2025
Appointed pastoral administrator of St. Adelaide of Burgundy and Mission St. Mary Magdalene, Jacumba, pending the appointment of a canonical pastor.
- Father Lauro Minimoeffective December 2025
Appointed canonical pastor of St. Adelaide of Burgundy Parish, Campo, and Mission St. Mary Magdalene, Jacumba, by the Office of the Bishop of the Diocese of San Diego.