Mission San Antonio de Padua

Mission San Antonio de Padua. Photo by: Kathleen M. Voigt. of the U.S. Army Environmental Command

Where Can I Learn More About Mission San Antonio De Padua?

ClassBrain Missions has assembled the following links with additional information on the Mission San Antonio De Padua:

San Antonio de Padua
Father Serra knew that this third mission’s success was important to assure that his dream of a "chain" of missions be realized. Father Serra was so anxious to get this mission underway that he hung a bell from a large oak tree on their very first day there and vigorously rang it to attract "All the Gentiles" within earshot.
Source:       BGe Internet Services

Third Mission Founded
Learn about the founding Father, get resources for your Mission report, learn about Native Californians, explore then & now, and get art.
Source:       EUSD

Padua Mission
This is the third mission and was founded July 14, 1771 by Father Serra and was named for St. Anthony. Operations moved to the present site in 1773.
Source:       California Missions Foundation

San Antonio Mission Tour
Take a virtual tour of this Mission through some colorful photographs.
Source:       CaliforniaMissions.com