Welcome to the Parish of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Bodega, and St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Occidenta California! These unique and historic venues boast historic and simple beauty,

St. Teresa of Avila Church is located in the town of Bodega, just West of the Sonoma wine country and minutes away from the Sonoma Coast and Bodega Bay. St Teresa of Avila is a California State Historic Landmark and is the oldest church in Sonoma County in continuous use. It is also the subject of a famous black and white photograph created in 1953 by the famous naturalist photographer, Ansel Adams. With its historic and simple beauty, St. Teresa of Avila will provide you with exquisite and everlasting memories.

St. Philip the Apostle Church - Nestled in a quiet valley in the redwoods in the heart of the enchanting town of Occidental, St. Philip has been restored and retains its fine original woodwork and detail. With many local lodging options and an available hall adjacent to the church, St. Philip is the perfect location for an intimate and memorable occasion.

We are a non-profit religious organization and charge only an administrative fee for the use of our facility. As such, we reserve the right to refuse service in accordance with our religion's conscience (religious beliefs) as provided for by federal and state law.

For more information, please visit our website at stphilipstteresa.org