Mission Santa Clara de Asis

Early photo circa 1880

Mission Santa Clara de Asis
Founded by Father Junipero Serra in January 12, 1777. Named for Saint Clare of Assisi, Italy (Founder of the Order of Poor Clares, and patron saint of television) This mission is number 8 in the chain of 21 Spanish Franciscan Missions. The original mission was destroyed by a flood. Rebuilt in 1784,1818,1825. Fifth church burned in 1926; rebuilt in 1928. Located near San Jose in the campus of the
University of Santa Clara.

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		Early photo circa 1880 Mission Santa Clara de Asis Founded by Father Junipero Serra in January 12, 1777. Named for Saint Clare of Assisi, Italy (Founder of the Order of Poor Clares, and patron saint of television) This mission is number 8 in the chain of 21 Spanish Franciscan Missions. The original mission was destroyed by a flood. Rebuilt in 1784,1818,1825. Fifth church burned in 1926; rebuilt in 1928. Located near San Jose in the campus of the University of Santa Clara. << Back \| Home \| Contact Us \| Site Map \| Search This Site \| TOP