Archbishop Gomez: Catholic Missionaries Such as St. Junípero Witness to the ‘American Creed’
In a July 2 column, he reflected there is a fittingness to celebrating the memorial of St. Junípero Serra three days before Independence Day.
Results from Tag: 'california missions'
California Mission Church Named Minor Basilica by Pope Francis Undergoes Renovations
A series of augmentations and upgrades beautify and preserve the historic Mission Buenaventura.
Catholic Group Receives Grant to Restore Historic California Mission
The Carmel Mission, established in 1773, was the second of the nine missions founded by Saint Junipero Serra.
Padre Fermín de Lasuén: California’s Second-Greatest Missionary
While St. Junípero Serra is widely known as California’s greatest missionary, his successor, Padre Fermín de Lasuén, is largely unknown.
Chuck Bodnar: Caretaker of St. Junípero Serra’s Secrets
From the Mystery of the Cross to the Mystery of the Padres’ Gold, Chuck Bodnar became the keeper of San Juan Capistrano’s hidden and still-unsolved secrets.
Father José Mut: California’s Last Great Missionary
Father Mut served as pastor of Mission San Juan Capistrano from 1866-1886.
Things You Never Knew About the California Missions
Facts about six missions along the California coast: Santa Inés, San Rafael Arcángel, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, San Juan Capistrano and San Juan Bautista.
‘Portola 250’ Mission Walk Retraces St. Junípero Serra’s Steps in California
Initiative to visit all 21 Catholic missions in the state hopes to reignite importance of faith’s place in society.
At 40, Diocese of Orange Boasts Strong Catholic Community and History
Established in 1976, the California diocese celebrates multicultural heritage and rapidly expanding young-adult community in a tourist hotspot.
Blessed Junípero Serra: Bringing the Faith to California
Visit Missions Founded by the Soon-to-Be Canonized Missionary on His Feast Day
