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Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic landmark and museum is the Birthplace of Orange County, was founded more than two hundred years ago as the 7th of 21 missions statewide, and one with a chapel still standing where Fr. Serra once celebrated Mass.
Today it is a monument to California's multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Originally built as a self sufficient community by Spanish Padres and Native Americans, the Mission was a center for agriculture, industry, education and religion.
The Mission Preservation Foundation Board of Directors are committed to raising funds for specialized and comprehensive preservation work to ensure Mission San Juan Capistrano remains the most significant historic site in Orange County.
The Board includes:
PRESIDENT
George O'Connell
O’Connell Family Foundation
SECRETARY/TREASURER
William Cvengros
Chairman
National Retirement Partners, Inc.
Wylie A. Aitken, Esq.
Aitken, Aitken & Cohn
Peter F. Bastone
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mission Hospital
Arthur B. Birtcher
Co-Chairman
Birtcher Anderson Properties
Michael Hagan
Furon Corporation ret.
Lula Halfacre
Chief Executive Officer
Traditional Jewelers
Reverend Monsignor Arthur A. Holquin
Rector/Pastor
Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
Anthony R. Moiso
President and Chief Executive Officer
Rancho Mission Viejo
Michael J. Puntoriero
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Allianz Global Investors LP
Connie Spenuzza
Vice Chair
Imperial Manufacturing Company
Madeline Swinden
Founding Chair, Mission Benefit Gala
Gretchen Stroscher Thomson
President
Stroscher Capistrano, LLC
Mechelle Lawrence-Adams
Executive Director
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Past Members:
N. Christian Anderson III
R.J. Brandes
Tony Forster
Anne Marie Moiso Leonard
Robert McDonough
Russell S. Penniman IV
Myron Sukut
For the mass schedules at Mission San Juan Capistrano Basilica and Serra Chapel click here or please contact the Parish Office at (949) 234-1360.
The Mission is a registered Historic Landmark & designated a National Historical Treasure.
Come find out why this "Jewel of the Missions"
is one of the most popular attractions in Orange County-affordable family fun for all ages!