Diocese of Monterey

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Catholic places of interest in the Diocese of Monterey

Mission La Purisima Concepcion

The 11th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1787. The mission is no longer an active church, but part of a state park which seeks to accurately replicate mission life. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad (Mission Soledad)

The 13th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1791. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Antonio de Padua

The 3rd of the 21 California missions, founded in 1771. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

The 2nd of the 21 California missions, founded in 1770, and the site of St. Junipero Serra’s death. His remains are located southeast of the altar. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Juan Bautista

The 15th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

The 5th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1772. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Miguel Arcangel

The 16th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission Santa Cruz

The 12th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1791. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

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