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Find the Map with the label "California Mission"

This map guides you on a journey through the 21 Alta (Upper) California Missions.

St. Junipero Serra and many other Franciscans, inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, embarked on a mission to bring Christianity to the unevangelized regions of California. Between 1769 and 1823, 21 missions were established, stretching from San Diego to Sonoma. 
Here are the 21 missions, listed in order, along with their founding priest and simple reasons for establishment:


1. San Diego (1769) - Founded by Father Junipero Serra to establish a Spanish presence and evangelize the Kumeyaay people.

2. San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission (1770) - Founded by Father Junipero Serra as the second mission and his administrative headquarters.

3. San Antonio de Padua (1771) - Founded by Father Junipero Serra to serve the Salinan people.
4. Mission San Gabriel Arcangel (1771) - Founded by Father Junipero Serra to convert the Tongva people.
5. San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (1772) - Founded by Father Junipero Serra to establish a midpoint between San Diego and Monterey.
6. San Francisco de Asis (1776) - Founded by Francisco Palou at the direction of Father Junipero Serra to serve the Ohlone people.
7. San Juan Capistrano (1776) - Founded by Father Junipero Serra to provide a refuge for the Acjachemen people.
8. Santa Clara de Asis (1777) - Founded by Father Junipero Serra to serve the Ohlone people.

 To be continued…..

 

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Sunday:

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Brief History

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Mission Dolores has always had a central place in the religious, civic, and cultural life of San Francisco. Misión San Francisco de Asís was founded June 29, 1776, under the direction of Father Junipero Serra and is both the oldest original intact Mission in California and the oldest building in San Francisco. Today, the Mission Dolores Parish comprises both the Basilica and the Old Mission.


True to its origins, the Basilica Parish of Mission Dolores reflects the remarkable diversity and vibrancy of modern San Francisco. Located at the crossroads of the City's Mission District, Castro District, the Lower Haight, Noe Valley, and Upper Market Street neighborhoods, Mission Dolores parishioners come from an enormous array of cultures, places, and backgrounds to worship together.


The Old Mission's religious, historic, and architectural significance makes it a unique and memorable destination for visitors to San Francisco. We welcome all to come visit the birthplace of San Francisco. For Old Mission visitor information, please click here.


We invite you to explore this website to learn more about the people, community, and history of Mission Dolores.


We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people.

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And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
Matthew 28: 18-20 (RSV-CE)

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