In the early autumn light of southern California, two Spanish friars founded the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel on September 8, 1771. This mission was the fourth in the series of Spanish missions that stretched along El Camino Real on the California coast. The mission is now a Catholic parish that ministers in English, Spanish and Vietnamese… Continue reading Founding of the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel 1771
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San Antonio, California Mission of 1771
In the warm air of northern California, Spanish friar Junipero Serra founded his third mission of San Antonio de Padua on July 14, 1771. The mission was developed as a working farm with gristmill and tannery. After extensive refurbishments due to damage from an earthquake, it is now open as a church, retreat center, and museum.… Continue reading San Antonio, California Mission of 1771