San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mission Bells

Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 13, 2020

1. Mission Bells Marker

Inscription. In the Tradition of the bells first brought to the Mission Basilica and the Valley of San Juan Capistrano in 1775; these eight bells were cast in 1984 (across the Sea) at the Petit and Fristen Foundry in Holland.

Donated by

ARTHUR AND GAYE BIRTCHER

With the greatest love for

THE MOST REVEREND WILLIAM R. JOHNSON

FIRST BISHOP OF ORANGE

AND

MONSIGNOR PAUL M. MARTIN

34TH PASTOR OF THE MISSION BASILICA,

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

AND

All those that have and will Join

Blessed Junipero Serra's Faith Journey

On behalf of

Mr. and Mrs. FAYETTE E. BIRTCHER

Mr. and Mrs. RONALD E. BIRTCHER

Mr. and Mrs. BRANDON E. BIRTCHER

Mr. And Mrs. BARON R. BIRTCHER

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM B. MCCROSKEY

BLESSING OF THE BELLS, MARCH 24TH, 1985

Erected 1985 by Blessing of the Bells.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1985.

Location. 33° 30.267′ N, 117° 39.83′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Acjachema St., on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Mission Church (here, next to this marker); San Juan Capistrano Regional Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mission Yard & Reservoir Site (about 400 feet away); The Villa (about 700 feet away); Capistrano Union High School (about 800 feet away); San Juan Elementary School Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Metalworking Furnaces (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Founding Documents of Mission San Juan Capistrano (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 26, 2012

2. Mission Bells Marker

Marker can be seen attached to the wall to the right of the main entranceway.

Mission Basilica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 30, 2015

3. Mission Basilica

Marker is out of view from this angle, however, it is located to the right of the main entranceway.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.