FIRST -- Bells Brought to the Mission Basilica and the Valley of San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano, CA
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N 33° 30.267 W 117° 39.830
11S E 438341 N 3707409
One of many historical markers in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Waymark Code: WM160E8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member model12
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The plaque says, "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"
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event

Date of FIRST: Not listed

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