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.

Executive Director's Message
A message from our Executive Director at Mission San Juan Capistrano

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 Landscape Maintenance

SECRETARY/TREASURER
William Cvengros
Chairman
National Retirement Partners, Inc.

Wylie A. Aitken, Esq.
Aitken • Aitken • Cohn

Arthur B. Birtcher
Co-Chairman
Birtcher Anderson Properties

Michael Hagan
Furon Corporation ret.

Lula Halfacre
Chief Executive Officer
Traditional Jewelers

Reverend Monsignor Arthur A. Holquin
Rector/Pastor
Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

Anthony R. Moiso
President and Chief Executive Officer
Rancho Mission Viejo

Michael J. Puntoriero
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Allianz Global Investors LP

Connie Spenuzza
Vice Chair
Imperial Manufacturing Company

Madeline Swinden
Founding Chair, Mission Benefit Gala

Gretchen Stroscher Thomson
President
Stroscher Capistrano, LLC

EJ Tracy
Chairwoman
Tracy Industries

Mechelle Lawrence-Adams
Executive Director
Mission San Juan Capistrano

Past Members:
Peter F. Bastone
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.