Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Mass for the General Public is every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. (except on major holidays).

We welcome the general public to visit, whether to walk the Stations of the Cross, pray in the chapel or visit the bookstore. To visit, a reservation is required. To schedule a time to visit, please complete this form or call 626-355-7188 ext. 109.

West side of the Chapel at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre, CA

When searching for directions, please make sure to enter 700 N. Sunnyside Ave. If not, the map application may direct guests to 700 Sunnyside Lane which is located on a narrow canyon road. The main entrance gate is located at 700 N. Sunnyside Ave.

There is no fee for short visits to Mater Dolorosa, but we gratefully accept donations. For day or longer visits, please visit our rates page.

To schedule a time to visit, please complete this form or call 626-355-7188 ext. 109. To sign up for our bi-weekly e-newsletter, please fill out this form.