Visitors - Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
San Buenaventura, California 93001. Parish Office: 805-643-4318. Gift Shop: 805-648-4496
History - Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
The founding of San Buenaventura Mission traces to the decision on Palm Sunday, March 30, 1749 by the Franciscan priest, now known as Saint Junipero Serra, to journey to the New World as a missionary to the native peoples.
Tours & Museum - sanbuenaventuramission.org
During the School Year, Mission Basilica of San Buenaventura hosts special guided tours on select dates: Friday following Thanksgiving Day (November) Monday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January)
Mission Links
California Missions Interactive On May 4th, 1995 two bicyclists embarked on a self-contained tour of twelve of the California missions - Mission Buenaventura, Ventura, CA to Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA.
Santa Cruz Island - sanbuenaventuramission.org
The Santa Cruz Island Foundation currently holds Mass at the chapel each May 3rd, the Feast of the Holy Cross (Santa Cruz). The following information is taken from the Santa Cruz Island Foundation website: Santa Cruz Island has an Indian history dating back over 10,000 years. The Indians called the island, Limu.
Facilities - sanbuenaventuramission.org
Santa Cruz Island; Visitors. Tours & Museum; Local Info; Gift Shop & Museum; Driving Directions ...
San Buenaventura Mission - San Buenaventura Mission
We especially recommend the departure from Mission Santa Barbara down State Street to the ocean at the foot of the pier, approximately 3 miles of gentle downhill walking and/or the final walk and glorious procession from Emma Wood State Beach to the Mission Basilica.
Parish Business Plan - sanbuenaventuramission.org
San Buenaventura Mission is a 240 year-old Catholic Church. One of just 21 California Missions, it functions primarily as an active parish for some 2,000 active member families. Beginning in August 2005, the Parish underwent debilitating leadership transition, with five pastors in six years.
Visitors - San Buenaventura Mission
Founded on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1782, San Buenaventura Mission is the ninth and last mission consecrated by Saint Junipero Serra. Named in honor of Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274: Cardinal and Doctor of the Church), it is known as the "Mission by the Sea".
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