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Location: Mission San Juan Capistrano

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March 15, 2020
Mission San Juan Capistrano Announces Closure Effective Monday, March 16 at 12 Noon

Orange County’s Historic Landmark and Only Mission to Close Temporarily Until Further Notice

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 15, 2020) —Mission San Juan Capistrano, the jewel of California’s missions, is implementing a temporary, indefinite and immediate closure effective tomorrow, March 16 at 12 noon. Serra Chapel, the most historically significant chapel in the state of California, will be closed. Masses have been moved to the Mission Basilica – the public should visit Mission Basilica’s website for any and all updates regarding church services at https://www.missionparish.org/.

A team of leadership and security staff will remain on-site at the Mission working as stewards of the historic property to ensure its care and protection are secure while support staff works remotely at their places of residence.

As a result of the temporary and indefinite closure, the following have been suspended:

Student Field Trips
On-site Activities
Mission Store
All Private and Corporate Events
St. Joseph’s Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration

The Mission staff will remain responsible to those wanting assistance with re-booking events, field trips, tours, photo shoots. Send your inquiries to:

To reschedule a tour, field trip, photo shoot or film shoot, please email: kwitkowski@missionsjc.com or myan@missionsjc.com

If you have questions about the status of Mission events, please email: smontesdeoca@missionsjc.com or mmartinez@missionsjc.com

If you want to speak with our Private Events Manager about rebooking an existing date or rescheduling, please email: kcoppess@missionsjc.com

If you have questions about your membership, please email: bbeier@missionsjc.com or mpugh@missionsjc.com

The Mission’s annual Battle of the Mariachis, originally slated for May 9, has been rescheduled for October 10, 2020.

“Mission San Juan Capistrano is a place of inspiration, education and preservation and will continue to be so despite its temporary closure,” said Mechelle Lawrence Adams. “It’s with a heavy heart that we suspend all activities at the Mission, however, we have enacted a prayer intentions page for people of all faith traditions to visit on our website and will remain responsive and flexible in response to changing conditions. We are praying for healing and for the safety and care of all who love, serve, and support the landmark”

Lawrence Adams went on to say that the Mission team, including its foundation, pastor and staff, remain committed to doing what is necessary and in the best interest of the community. The Mission will look forward to welcoming the return of its guests and students to its historic compound when its deemed prudent.

For updates on the Mission and its reopening, please visit https://www.missionsjc.com.