Patronato San Xavier Email Format
Individual and Family ServicesArizona, United States11-50 Employees
Patronato San Xavier is a nonprofit organization focused on conserving and interpreting Mission San Xavier del Bac, a National Historic Landmark located near Tucson in the Wa:k community of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Founded in 1978 by local leaders, the group funds ethical preservation, conducts scientific research, and communicates the significance of the Mission’s exterior and interior artworks, including its 18th-century murals and statuary. As a non-sectarian 501(c)(3) entity, Patronato operates without sustained support from government or religious institutions and works to restore traditional preservation practices that had been used at the Mission in the past. The organization serves the broader community and visitors interested in the Mission’s architecture, sculpture, and heritage, aiming to protect the building and its original artwork for future generations. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Patronato engages a regional audience through its preservation efforts and educational activities related to the Mission’s history and conservation.