• Learn more about the Franciscan Friars, who have lived continuously at Mission Santa Barbara since they founded the National Landmark in 1786.
  • Mission Santa Barbara’s mission name “The Queen Of The Missions” came from the legend of Saint Barbara, a young girl who bravely stood up to her faith.
  • When Santa Barbara's Presidio was founded in 1782, in expectation of founding a Mission here, the Spanish soldiers were of varied ethnic backgrounds.
  • Virgil Cordano, OFM served as the pastor of the St. Barbara's Parish co-located on the grounds of the Santa Barbara Mission. He died in 2008.
  • Mission Santa Barbara was founded by Father Serra in 1786 and is located on a rise above the harbor of Santa Barbara.
  • ...Santa Barbara, also known as Santa Barbara Mission, is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order near present-day Santa Barbara, California.
  • Summary: Santa Bárbara, founded on December 4, 1786, is the only mission continuously operated by the Franciscans since its founding.
  • Founded on December 4th, 1786 by Father Lasuén and named after Saint Barbara, Mission Santa Bárbara is known as “The Queen of the Missions”.
  • Directions. Santa Barbara Mission is located at 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara CA 93105, call (805) 682-4713.
  • Mission Santa Barbara was founded on December 4, 1786 by Father Fermin Lasuen, Presidente of the California Missions Chain.