The Old Mission San Buenaventura (8/24/2016)

The Old Mission San Buenaventura is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscans in present-day Ventura, California. Founded on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1782, San Buenaventura Mission is the ninth and last mission consecrated by Saint Junipero Serra.

History - San Buenaventura Mission

One point of interest in the Mission is found behind the Mission building itself. Three Padres are buried there: Padre Vicente de Santa Maria, who died 16 July 1806; Padre Jose Senan, who died 25 August 1823; and Padre Francisco…

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