About St. Rita · Tulare, California
Saint Rita Catholic Church in Tulare, California, is a vibrant, bilingual parish serving a diverse community within the Diocese of Fresno. It operates from two locations: its historic Old Church at 954 South O Street and a new church under construction at 1051 Morrison Street. The parish offers daily and weekend Masses in English and Spanish, along with Adoration, Confession, and a wide range of ministries including Religious Education and Marriage Preparation. Led by Pastor Rev. Gonzalo Siller-Ramirez and supported by a team of priests, deacons, and staff, the parish emphasizes active parishioner involvement and spiritual growth.
- Patron
- Saint Rita
- Rector
- Rev. Gonzalo Siller-Ramirez
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fresno
Why belong here
Join a parish where faith is lived through active ministries like Religious Education, Marriage Preparation, and Adoration, and where community is built through bilingual Masses, weekly services, and volunteer opportunities. The parish welcomes all, offering sacraments, spiritual support, and a family-oriented environment rooted in service and love.
Mass times at St. Rita
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 8:30am to 9:00am
- Thursday 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Adoration times
- Tuesdays 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Old Church)
- Thursdays after 6pm Mass (Old Church)
About the Parish
Saint Rita Catholic Church is a diverse, bilingual parish serving the Tulare community. It is part of the Diocese of Fresno and led by Pastor Rev. Gonzalo Siller-Ramirez, with support from priests, deacons, and parish councils. The parish emphasizes active participation in ministries and spiritual life.
Clergy and Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Gonzalo Siller-Ramirez, with Parochial Vicars Rev. Stanley Stephen Ambrose and Rev. Jose Padron. Deacons Mario Vasquez, José A. Cortez, and Jose Alvarado serve in various ministries. Staff includes Rosita Ibarra, Ruth Mosqueda, Lupita Banuelos, and Mercedes Nuno.
Mass and Worship
Daily Masses are held in both English and Spanish at the Old Church. Weekend Masses are offered in multiple languages at both the Old and New Churches. Adoration is available Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Ministries and Sacraments
The parish offers Religious Education, Marriage Preparation, Baptisms, Quinceañeras, and Weddings. Sacraments including Confirmation, Eucharist, and Reconciliation are available. The parish also supports the Capital Campaign for the new church.