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
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′
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.
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Other nearby markers. 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 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 48 times since then and 5 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.
