Aug 20, 2013
The residents have spoken. More like they’ve logged on. Pima County has released a top-25 list of the most popular projects proposed by a host of local agencies and to be funded possibly by bond money. The projects were identified in a high-profile Web poll that got a...
Jun 20, 2013
For Immediate Release From Patronato San Xavier 520 407-6130 June 20, 2013 Bunny Fontana – The Heart of San Xavier’s Restoration It may be that one insight led Bernard “Bunny” Fontana to a fruitful and singular career. “I realized the someone doing anthropology...
May 17, 2013
The history of Tucson dates back well before the area had its name, and some of its history is reflected in architecture. “I don’t think buildings so much as change their society as they reflect their society. I think we might discuss buildings that express the...
Mar 16, 2013
By Monica Surfaro Spigelman. Surely it is the light that first attracts us to this great house of worship. Light paints a magical scene at Mission San Xavier del Bac, the queen of all the Pimería Alta churches and the finest example of Spanish Mission architecture in...
Apr 12, 2012
Patronato San Xavier has been named a recipient of one of 10 Governor’s Centennial Awards. The awards are determined by the Arizona preservation community, and endorsed by the governor, to acknowledge “outstanding achievements in the preservation of Arizona historic...
Jul 20, 2011
Patronato San Xavier’s new docent tour program is featured on the Bill Buckmaster show on today, Wednesday, July 20. Host Bill Buckmaster interviewed Patronato Executive Director Vern Lamplot about San Xavier Mission, the church’s restoration and the tour program. A...
