Father Fermín Lasuén built La Purísima Mission on December 8, 1787, making it the 11th of 21 Spanish missions in California.

Amid the snarl of traffic and subdivisions, the future home of Our Lady of La Vang Mission in Chantilly is a vivid contrast. Located at the corner of Pleasant ...

The restored and replastered mission church of La Purísima Concepción de Caborca. The convento wing is at the left; a balancing arcade is to the right. Jim Griffith photo. Take a look at the ...

"I invite you to join me in prayer for the Church and people ... message that Head of Mission Kevin O'Reilly recorded on Dec. 7 and posted on X. O'Reilly called La Purísima, "a day on which ...

A rendering of the original La Purisima Mission Vieja Church established in 1787 on South F Street in Lompoc was destroyed in the earthquake of 1812. (Note the Indian village to the right.) ...

Walking through the door of La Purisima Bakery, you'll notice a line of customers waiting to purchase their baked goods. Multiple bakery cases lining the front counter display Mexican pastries of ...

Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join the buckskin-clad members of the American Mountain Men as they share history and survival skills from 1820-40. Experience cooking, ...

Two centuries ago, the Chumash people living in the mission system rose up against their Spanish and Mexican rulers, launching a coordinated uprising and taking over three strongholds — Mission La ...

Church kermeses, sometimes called bazaars ... La Purisima fiesta in the Lower Valley La Purisima, the Ysleta Mission, 328 S Nevarez Road, is one of the most beautiful churches to visit.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Diocese of El Paso has released the official dates for kermes season. A kermes is a fundraiser held by a church with booths, food and fun for families to enjoy. The Diocese ...

LOMPOC, Calif. – Three people were medically transported after a two-vehicle collision on La Purisima Road Saturday afternoon. In the first vehicle, an adult male driver and a female passenger ...