Franciscian Missions in California
Mission La Purisima Concepcion
The 11th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1787. The mission is no longer an active church, but part of a state park which seeks to accurately replicate mission life.
Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad (Mission Soledad)
The 13th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1791.
Mission San Antonio de Padua
The 3rd of the 21 California missions, founded in 1771.
Mission San Buenaventura
The 9th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1782.
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
The 2nd of the 21 California missions, founded in 1770, and the site of St. Junipero Serra's death. His remains are located southeast of the altar.
Mission San Diego de Alcala
The 1st of the 21 California missions, founded in 1769.
Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
The 17th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797.
Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission Dolores)
The 6th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1776.
Mission San Francisco Solano
The 21st of the 21 California missions, founded in 1823. The mission only remained so for 11 years before being secularized. The Bear Flag Revolt of June 14, 1816 occurred directly across from the mission, declaring California a republic. Today the mission is part of a public park.
Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
The 4th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1771.
Mission San Jose
The 14th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797.
Mission San Juan Bautista
The 15th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
The 7th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1776.
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
The 5th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1772.
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
The 18th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1798. It is attached to the Franciscan community of the same name.
Mission San Miguel Arcangel
The 16th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797.
Mission San Rafael Arcangel
The 20th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1817.
Mission Santa Barbara
The 10th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1786.
Mission Santa Clara de Asis
The 8th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1777.
Mission Santa Cruz
The 12th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1791.
Mission Santa Ines
The 19th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1804. In 1924 the Capucin Friars were given responsibility of this mission.