About St. Pius X · Chula Vista, California
St. Pius X Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Chula Vista, California, part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego. Founded in 1955, it serves the South Bay community with daily and weekend Masses in both English and Spanish, a School of Religion for grades 1–12, an OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) program, a food pantry, and an active youth ministry. The parish identifies itself as a stewardship community committed to faith formation, sacramental life, and outreach to God's people in the Chula Vista area.
- Established
- 1955
- Patron
- Saint Pius X (Pope Pius X)
- Rector
- Fr. Michael O'Connor
- Diocese
- Catholic Diocese of San Diego
Why belong here
St. Pius X offers daily and Sunday Mass (including a Spanish Mass), weekly Confession, Eucharistic Adoration in the St. Jude Adoration Chapel, and a robust faith-formation track from 1st through 12th grade through its School of Religion. The parish runs an OCIA process for adults entering the Church, a youth ministry, a food pantry, an Altar & Rosary Society, and a lector ministry, all grounded in its identity as a stewardship parish in service to God's people.
Mass times at St. Pius X
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00–4:00pm (or by appointment)
- First Friday of the Month 8:00–10:00am (Confessions and Adoration)
Adoration times
- St. Jude Adoration Chapel — access code available at the Parish Office or Welcome Desk (code changes the 1st Tuesday of every month)
- First Friday Adoration: 8:00–10:00am
About St. Pius X Parish
St. Pius X Parish is a Roman Catholic community in Chula Vista, California, belonging to the Catholic Diocese of San Diego. The parish identifies itself as a stewardship and dynamic parish in service to all God's people, welcoming visitors, new members, returning Catholics, and those interested in becoming Catholic. The parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, faith formation for children and adults, a food pantry, youth ministry, and various liturgical and devotional groups.
- Founded and dedicated November 24, 1955
- Member parish of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Located at 1120 Cuyamaca Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911
Parish History
Mass was first celebrated and the church was dedicated on November 24, 1955. The parish has grown over the decades to serve a diverse South Bay community. The parish website maintains a 'Our History' photo album that documents the original church construction in 1955, preserving the story of the parish's founding for current and future generations.
- Church construction documented in 1955 photo album
- Birch-Patrick and Ivy Park photo albums reflect parish community life
Clergy & Staff
The parish is led by its pastor with the assistance of multiple deacons and a dedicated lay staff. The OCIA ministry is overseen by the pastor and led by one of the deacons, supported by a team and parish administrative staff.
- Fr. Michael O'Connor — Pastor
- Deacon Jose Macias — OCIA Ministry Leader
- Deacon Donald Belarmino
- Deacon Juan Navarro
- Deacon Peter Johnson
- Deacon Bernardo Lara
- Patrick Wright — Business Manager
- Veronica Vazquez — Administrative Assistant
- Zeny Lepeak — Receptionist
- Edna Aziez — Director, School of Religion
- Stephanie Carvajal — Liturgy Coordinator, Bulletin Editor, & Social Media
- Maintenance staff
OCIA — Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
OCIA is the parish's adult faith formation process for those seeking to learn about the Catholic faith, deepen their spiritual life, or enter full communion with the Church. Participants attend the 10:00am Sunday Mass and are dismissed after the homily for class in the St. Ignatius Room. Each session runs about 90 minutes, beginning the Sunday after Labor Day and continuing through the Easter Vigil, with optional Mystagogy classes afterwards.
- OCIA begins Sunday after Labor Day (Sept 13, 2024 cycle)
- Ends at the Easter Vigil (March 27, 2025)
- Optional Mystagogy classes after Easter
- Overseen by Fr. Michael O'Connor; led by Deacon José Macias
- Candidates (already baptized) and Catechumens (unbaptized) welcome
School of Religion (Faith Formation)
The parish operates a School of Religion serving students in Grades 1 through 12, providing Catholic religious education alongside regular schooling. Registration for the 2024–2025 academic year is handled through the parish office and the parish website.
- Grades 1–12
- Directed by Edna Aziez
- Registration opens annually via the parish website
Ministries & Organizations
St. Pius X supports a range of lay-led ministries that give parishioners opportunities to live their baptismal call through service and prayer.
- Youth Ministry (Father Jay Bananal referenced in community profiles)
- Food Pantry — parish outreach
- Altar & Rosary Society
- Lector Ministry
- Stewardship Program
Parish Registration
St. Pius X encourages parishioners to formally register with the parish. Registration helps the clergy and staff get to know parishioners, support them in sacramental and pastoral needs, and connect them with ministries. Registered members share the responsibility of stewardship — giving time, talent, and financial support.
- Registration forms available online, at Mass, or at the Parish Office / Welcome Desk
- Members have rights to sacraments, religious education, and spiritual support
- Members are responsible for stewardship of time, talent, and treasure
Contact & Visiting
The parish office is located at 1120 Cuyamaca Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911-3506. Office hours vary by day, with extended evening hours mid-week and a staffed Welcome Desk after weekend Masses for visitors and new parishioners.
- Office: (619) 420-9193
- Fax: (619) 420-9353
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday–Friday: 9:00am–7:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am–2:00pm (Office); 6:00pm–7:00pm (Welcome Desk)
- Sunday Welcome Desk: 8:30am–1:30pm and 6:00pm–7:00pm