Historic California mission church receives major grant for restoration aleteia.org

One of the oldest Catholic missions in California is soon to be restored. Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, the second mission church founded by St. Junipero Serra, will add modern safety and accessibility features while preserving the property. They hope to have the work finished by the 250th anniversary of the mission’s establishment, later this year.

According to The Catholic Telegraph, the Carmel Mission Foundation was supported by the Hind Foundation with a $1.8 million grant. The project plans to reinforce deteriorating structures and renovate the exterior courtyard. The changes will also meet state regulations to allow easier access to the elderly and those with disabilities…

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