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.


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