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Low Desert
Christ of The Desert
Founded in 1986, Christ of the Desert is a welcoming community rooted in Gospel values.
Mass Times
Weekend Mass
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
Weekday Mass
Friday: 12:30 p.m. Healing Mass
Ecclesial Staff
Pastor
Rev. Gregory Elder, Ph.D.
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jonathan E. Garcia
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Ian F. Hollick
Ecclesial Staff
Pastor
Rev. Gregory Elder, Ph.D.
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jonathan E. Garcia
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Ian F. Hollick
Office Hours
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday:
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or as needed
Diocesan Development Fund Campaign Progress
Parish Goal:
$13,700.00
As of:
Feb 7, 2026 6:50PM
Founded in 1986, Christ of the Desert is a welcoming community rooted in Gospel values.
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Address
73441 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA,
92260
Mailing Address
43775 Deep Canyon Rd.
Palm Desert, CA,
92260
Phone
(760) 346-0089
Email
christofthedesert@sacredheartpalmdesert.com
Office Hours
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday:
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or as needed
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Entity Number:
1850
Registered Families:
254
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Diocesan Development Fund Campaign Progress
Parish Goal:
$13,700.00
As of:
Feb 7, 2026 6:50PM
Last Generated: Feb 7, 2026 6:50PM
Founded in 1986, Christ of the Desert is a welcoming community rooted in Gospel values.
Contact
Address
73441 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA,
92260
Mailing Address
43775 Deep Canyon Rd.
Palm Desert, CA,
92260
Phone
(760) 346-0089
Email
christofthedesert@sacredheartpalmdesert.com
Office Hours
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday:
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or as needed
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Demographics
Entity Number:
1850
Registered Families:
254
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