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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.
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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 Bastone
President and CEO, Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Arthur B. Birtcher
Co-Chairman, Birtcher Anderson Properties
Michael Hagan
Furon Corporation, ret.
Lula Halfacre
President/CEO, Traditional Jewelers in Fashion Island
Reverend Monsignor Arthur A. Holquin
Rector/Pastor, Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
Anthony R. Moiso
President/CEO, Rancho Mission Viejo
Connie Spenuzza
Vice Chairman, Imperial Manufacturing Company
Gretchen Stroscher Thomson
Stroscher Development Company
Madeline Swinden
Co-Founder, Friends of the Mission
Founding Chair, Mission Benefit Gala
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!