Basilica Mission of San Francisco de Assisi

The oldest mission in California

The San Francisco de Assisi Mission Basilica in San Francisco, California, was declared a minor basilica on February 6, 1952. It is the oldest mission in the city and one of the most important Franciscan foundations on the Pacific coast.

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History

The San Francisco de Assisi Mission (Mission Dolores) was founded on June 29, 1776 by Fra Francisco Palóu, five days before the United States Declaration of Independence. It is the oldest structure in San Francisco. The present basilica, built in Neomisonal style, was consecrated in 1918 and declared a minor basilica in 1952. The original chapel of the mission (1791) is still preserved next to the basilica.

Location

This church is located in San Francisco, CaliforniaAmerica.