History
Mission San Antonio de Padua is a Spanish mission established by the Franciscan order in present-day Monterey County, California, near the present-day town of Jolon. Founded on July 14, 1771, it was the third mission founded in Alta California by Father Presidente Junípero Serra. The mission was the first use of fired tile roofing in Upper California. Today the mission is a parish church of the Diocese of Monterey and is no longer active in the mission work which it was set up to provide.
Common questions
What is Mission San Antonio de Padua?
Mission San Antonio de Padua is a Spanish Colonial mission established by the Franciscan order in Monterey County, California, near the present-day town of Jolon. It was the third mission founded in Alta California by Father Presidente Junípero Serra and today serves as a parish church of the Diocese of Monterey.
When was Mission San Antonio de Padua built?
Mission San Antonio de Padua was founded on July 14, 1771, by Father Presidente Junípero Serra. It was the third of the Spanish missions established in Alta California.
Where is Mission San Antonio de Padua located?
Mission San Antonio de Padua is located in Monterey County, California, near the present-day town of Jolon.
Can you visit Mission San Antonio de Padua?
Mission San Antonio de Padua functions today as a parish church within the Diocese of Monterey. It is no longer active in its original mission work, and visitor access is associated with its role as an operating church.
Why is Mission San Antonio de Padua historically significant?
Founded on July 14, 1771, by Father Junípero Serra, Mission San Antonio de Padua was the third Spanish mission established in Alta California. It is notable as the first use of fired tile roofing in Upper California, a construction innovation later adopted across the mission chain.
