San Buenaventura Mission

Archives

Weather, Safety, and other alerts on the Central Coast of California

Weather, Safety, and other alets concerning Central Coast Missions

Home > Missions > San Buenaventura Mission

211 Main St - Ventura, California - map
Click the pic for enlarged view.
Much of this narrative is provided in the Mission brochure.

This mission was founded by Fray Junipero Serra. This was the ninth and last mission founded by Father Serra.

Like the Santa Barbara Mission, the mission had an aqueduct which brought fresh water right to their doorstep.

Mass:
Sat. 5:30 & 7:30 PM
Sun. 7:30,9:00,
10:30 Spanish
12 Noon
1:30 Tridentine Latin
Call for more.
805 643-4318

This mission is in the middle of downtown Ventura and still very active. A school is just back of the mission and the front is a busy sidewalk with many small businesses in the area. With it's whitewashed walls and business location, I was expecting a very commercialized tour. But from the moment I walked in the gift shop I was charmed and taken by the energy of a very active parish.

On March 31, Fray Serra assisted by Padre Pedro Benito Cambon celebrated Mass, gave a sermon and dedicated the new Mission. Padre Cambon was left in charge, and the new Mission quickly grew under his direction. One of his physical achievements was the construction of a 7 mile long aqueduct.

Missions Home

Next >>

Copyright © 2001-2005 Fane Studios While every effort to ensure quality is taken, no warranty on accuracy of information is implied or given
This site is sponsored by Fane Studios. If you'd like to contribute an article, photo, or would like to exchange links feel free to contact us . While every effort to ensure quality is taken, no warranty on accuracy of information is implied or given

Fane Systems