Mission Santa Clara de Asís

Category: Historical landmark

Address: 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, USA

Phone: +14085544023

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

T. Farris

Aug 3, 2022

Cool experience seeing this historic Mission in person. We didn't go inside, but walked through the garden. This is a very photogenic place. It's on Santa Clara University campus.

David Murphy

Feb 14, 2022

Eighth mission of 21 in California, right on the Santa Clara campus. What a beautiful place that's richly deep rooted in California history.

Lisa Elley

Aug 19, 2021

Gorgeous church right in the midst of Santa Clara university. Incredible architecture. Huge and ornate. Bells ringing, although it’s a recording and not the original bells on the roof. Restrooms, parking and water fountains at the university.

Ruthie Kataoka

Jun 17, 2021

Gorgeous! This is a great place for pictures. It's so beautiful with it's many rose bushes some so large they look like trees. There is also a cemetery (gated, no access but you can see it through the fence) and a plaque for the Natives who once lived there. The college campus also has vast lawns, is beautifully landscaped with great architecture; a photographer's dream from family photos to nature to selfies you're going to get a great picture around the Santa Clara campus.

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Questions & Answers

who was the first one too see the mission?

Natalia Rivas | Sep 8, 2018
S͓̽K͓̽U͓̽L͓̽L͓̽S͓̽ | Sep 8, 2019

Junker serra

how many bell are inside the tower today

D S | Sep 8, 2018
Rosie P. | Sep 7, 2020

Three

Is it wheelchair accessible to get in and then when you're inside?

Jackie O'Donnell | Sep 8, 2018
Rosa Antoine | Sep 8, 2018

Getting into the church itself is wheelchair accessible. Parking is in a covered lot about 2 blocks away. Check, before you go, with the University about shuttles.

Is there mass in Portuguese?

Joao Batista Nobre Monteiro | Sep 7, 2020
Theresa Vu | Sep 7, 2020

Mass is in English only.

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Where may I park my car?

Danielle Witkin | Sep 8, 2019
Hernan Padron | Sep 8, 2019

If you park inside the University you get a 2 hour free pass.

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Good evening . I would like to know at what time the Mass is in Spanish. Thank you

paola andrea torres cadena | Sep 8, 2019
M5 Intelligence | Sep 8, 2019

And

Who is the mission Santa Clara de Asis named after?

Jana torres | Sep 8, 2019
Liz B | Sep 8, 2019

Saint Clare of Assisi, the foundress of the order of the Poor Clares.

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What are three intresing facts?

Cadence Knoll | May 10, 2022
Inelle Green | Jun 9, 2022

I've only been there once for a wedding but the religious artwork done inside sanctuary are breathtaking.

How many acres is the whole mission?

Xun L. | Apr 10, 2022
George Antony | Apr 10, 2022

There is no mission demarcated area. It’s engulfed by the university

questions: how do they treat the indians?

eggcat latte | Apr 10, 2022
Alan Porjesz | Apr 10, 2022

Your talking about history

how many people died there

jayde saldana | Apr 10, 2022
Silvia Salamat | Apr 10, 2022

I'm sorry, I don't know.

Are pets allowed

Vincent Bautista | Sep 7, 2021
Kimberly Rickard | Sep 7, 2021

It is on a university campus. I did see dogs being walked around the mission/ building but not inside it.

Is the church handicap accessible?

Dianne Gatwood | Sep 7, 2021
Dennis Smolarski | Sep 7, 2021

Yes, from the side doors.

what is the shape of the complex

Veronica Rincon | Sep 7, 2021
Martin Wayne | Sep 7, 2021

Rectangular right on the campus of Santa Clara University. The grounds are well maintained and pretty to walk around.

who was santa clara de asis founded by

elizabeth vazquez | Sep 7, 2020
Brian Folks | Sep 7, 2020

Mission Santa Clara de Asís is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in the present-day city of Santa Clara, California. The mission, which was the eighth in California, was founded on January 12, 1777. Named for Saint Clare of Assisi, the founder of the order of the Poor Clares and was an early companion of St. Francis of Assisi, this was the first California mission to be named in honor of a woman.

there is mass in portuguese language

Joao Batista Nobre Monteiro | Sep 7, 2020
Claire Wemp | Sep 7, 2020

No, Sunday mass here are only English. However, St. Clare parish, which is practically across the street had a 10:30am Portuguese mass on Sundays.

What was the relationship between Priests and Natives?

acliei | Sep 7, 2020
Nancy Talesfore | Sep 7, 2020

Tumultuous

What are the Mission hour's?

Denise Peralez | Sep 8, 2019
Zkualo Sal | Sep 8, 2019

7 to 7

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Hi wanted to know what time are the week masses held.. thanks have a blessed day...

Jimmy Menjivar | Sep 8, 2019
Brook Logan | Sep 8, 2019

Masses: Sunday 10am Monday - Friday 12:05pm Saturday No Masses Check the website to see if there are exceptions. https://www.scu.edu/missionchurch/mass-schedule/

Who founded santa Clara

kitty icecream | Sep 8, 2019
M5 Intelligence | Sep 8, 2019

The Jesuits

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Was IT always a misson or was IT also used in for a diferent purpose

Frank The S.W.A.T | Sep 8, 2019
Tu Do | Sep 8, 2019

I believe it is mission chapel of Santa Clara University. It can only be used to celebrate Catholic mass

About how old is it

Maritza Arita | Sep 8, 2019
Eileen P | Sep 8, 2019

From the wiki, it said 1777. That's what I found.

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what did they eat ?

Edgar Cardenas | Sep 8, 2019
Oliver N. | Sep 8, 2019

No ate outside the town. Sorry I am not helpful this time :)

what was the missionaries of santa clara de asis

Kelly Blass | Sep 8, 2019
M C | Sep 8, 2019

Franciscans

Jow much time does it take to get there

Felipe Garcia | Sep 8, 2019
Liz B | Sep 8, 2019

It depends on where you are, try using Google Maps from where you are to direct you to the Mission

Why was santa Clara mission build in Santa clara?

Elenor Morsay | Sep 8, 2019
Gopinath Gopalan | Sep 8, 2019

Mission Santa Clara de Asís is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in the present-day city of Santa Clara, California. The mission, the eighth in California, was founded on January 12, 1777 and named for Saint Clare of Assisi, the foundress of the order of the Poor Clares.

Who founded it

Unicorn Lovers | Sep 8, 2019
Gene Capeder | Sep 8, 2019

Hello Terah; Junípero Serra of the Franciscan order found Santa Clara mission, 1771.

What led to the end of the mission

Destiney Martinez | Sep 8, 2019
Gopinath Gopalan | Sep 8, 2019

Special events

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Does anybody know good websites for good and real information ?

Jennifer Villa | Sep 8, 2019
Jim Feaster | Sep 8, 2019

You can read about the missions... Or go in person Local bayarea missions Mission in fremont Or mission in santa clara Or mission delores In san francisco They were all a community to live and support .the missions were part from mexico They stop building Them in 1833 They are several in california back then california was developed from mexico

What time is mass in Spanish?

Maria Luisa Nava | Sep 8, 2019
Gene Capeder | Sep 8, 2019

Hello Mary - No Mass in Spanish at the Mission, sorry.

who is this mission named after

adam adam | Sep 8, 2019
Oliver N. | Sep 8, 2019

Here is the good info. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_Santa_Clara_de_As%C3%ADs

It’s open to the public?

Mexican Lover | Sep 8, 2019
salvador reynoso | Sep 8, 2019

Yes it is

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How many things are there in the church

I'm a cat ฅ•ω•ฅ | Sep 8, 2019
Jim Feaster | Sep 8, 2019

What things ? This was one of The original Mission by Father j.serra !

products made in mission santa clara de asis

Mazatli Martinez | Sep 8, 2019
Marvin Donatto | Sep 8, 2019

Google it.

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Is it possible for people to come & get their pictures taken for an event like prom at the mission? or is a permit required? if a permit is required, how could I get one & how much would it cost?

Colleen Bateman | Sep 8, 2018
Suzanne Lacy | Sep 8, 2018

I've seen pictures being taken there, but I don't know if permission is needed. You should definitely call the University.

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who is the founder of santa claraaaaa

ktpw | Sep 8, 2018
salvador reynoso | Sep 8, 2018

holy clear

Which person made the mission?

Rose Liliana | Sep 8, 2018
Jim Feaster | Sep 8, 2018

Possible father junipero serra ?

Hey I was wondering if you guys have any geographical features about the mission Stanta Clara de Asia

kimberly reyes | Sep 8, 2018
Cynthia Blinkinsop | Sep 8, 2018

Mission was rebuilt five times since 1851 with three sites on the Santa Clara University campus. It has a loggia running down one side with a wisteria arbor. The other side is a walled rose garden. Several low steps lead to the grand wooden doors of the sanctuary.

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Where was misson Santa Clara built

Fernanda Sanchez | Sep 8, 2018
Jim Feaster | Sep 8, 2018

Near university of santa clara the mission was built first then the University came about 60 to 80 years later.

Why was the mission named santa clara de asis ???

Kimy Olivas | Sep 8, 2018
Steven Fetter | Sep 8, 2018

It was named after Saint Clare of Assisi.

What are the chapel hours

Angelina Padilla | Sep 8, 2018
Vincent Russo | Sep 8, 2018

7days a week from 7am to sundown.

How long has this mission been around?

Natalia Rivas | Sep 8, 2018
Steven Fetter | Sep 8, 2018

About 241 years. It was founded in January 12, 1777.

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