The church offers accessible weekly confession and daily Masses at 8 AM on weekdays and 9 AM on Saturdays, with vigil and Sunday services in English and Spanish.

Visitors consistently describe the parish community as wonderful, very welcoming, and kind, with a warm, homey feeling inside.

Father Pat is highly praised for his wonderful way of teaching the Bible in his homilies, making them understandable and clarifying questions, often regarding ancient Greek to English translations.

The priests are generally regarded as great and holy.

The church is noted for its beautiful, mission-inspired architecture, intricate mosaics, and visually impressive interior, embodying La Jolla's coastal, cultural, and historical identity.