California Missions – San José
Founded: June 11, 1797 – The Fourteenth of the California Missions
Named For: Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus
Also Called: The Mission of the Most Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph
Mission Site: In Fremont, 15 miles northeast of the pueblo (and current city) of San Jose.
Layout: The layout was more of a rectangle than the traditional quadrangle
Mission Church: The simple but powerful San José church is a restoration of the 1809 church, which was destroyed in an earthquake in 1868. The authentic restoration was completed during 1982-85.
Current Status: An active church that is part of Saint Joseph’s Parish.
