Mater Dolorosa Parish was founded in South San Francisco in April 1961. Today, Mater Dolorosa continues to serve a devoted and culturally diverse population that mirrors the ever-changing demographics of South San Francisco.
The core values of faith, service, and community that were present sixty years ago remain just as strong today. Mater Dolorosa has been blessed with a wonderful past and with the grace of God, will continue to be blessed as a vibrant, faithful, and growing parish for the next fifty years and beyond.