San Juan Capistrano Album
This church was the 7th of the 21 mission churches set up along the
Pacific Coast during the 1700's.  It was founded in 1776 by Father Serra.  
One of the miracles of the church is that on March 19th, St. Joseph's day,
the swallows return from Argentina.
The plaque with history of the
church.
Inside the basilica.  Note the sun
rays.
The center courtyard of San Juan Capistrano
Chapel of Father Serra.
The basilica built in 1984
The remains of the original
church.  It was destroyed in 1812.
The housing area of the mission
church.
Many of the antiquities of the
church.
There are about 200 people
buried on the grounds.
This nativity set is in the altar of the original church.
The bells of San Juan Capistrano
announce the arival of the
swallows every St. Joseph day.
The altar of the original church.