St Rita's Catholic Church

About this church

Saint Rita Catholic Church in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is a parish of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, established in 1983. Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m., with an evening Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Spanish. Daily Mass is Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Confession is offered Fridays at 9:00 a.m. after Mass and Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The parish serves year-round residents, seasonal neighbors and visitors to the Emerald Coast, and an Adoration Chapel is available for quiet prayer.

Eucharistic Adoration follows the Friday morning Mass, and on First Fridays it runs from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The parish offers the sacraments of baptism, first Holy Communion, reconciliation and matrimony, with information in English and Spanish. Faith formation for children uses Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and the parish lists youth ministry for teens and young adults. A Spanish ministry hosts Spanish-language Masses, cultural events and prayer gatherings, and community outreach and stewardship opportunities are open to parishioners. The parish also operates a preschool. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; confirm Mass and confession times with the parish before visiting, especially around holidays.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Home page: Mass schedule, history, address · About Us: ministries, sacraments, Spanish ministry

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