Part of what draws visitors to missions is the colonial-era style that inspired later California ... the pews for a ceremony inside the original church at Mission San Gabriel. (Courtesy of California ...

Welcome to the spiritual and historic ... Mission Santa Clara is a consecrated Roman Catholic church that sits at the heart of Santa Clara University’s campus. First Established by the Franciscan ...

These sites each have a unique history and hold significance in their local region, helping Catholics to encounter God in new ...

Yet, once individuals joined the mission they were not allowed to leave. Sadly, historical ... Mission Church giving it a new facade. For a while, the building boasted an Italianate façade--with two ...

Self-guided tours access the Sacred Garden, Historic Cemetery, Mission Church and Museum. There is also a gift shop on the premises. Travelers say the mission is a must-see for history buffs and ...