![002 The San Xavier del Bac mission was founded by jesuit missionary Eusebio Kino in 1692. The present church (catholic) was built under the direction of the...](thumbs/002.webp)
The San Xavier del Bac mission was founded by jesuit missionary Eusebio Kino in 1692. The present church (catholic) was built under the direction of the…
![003-004 Spanish missions were established in New Spain to serve as centers for the propagation ofthe Roman Catholic faith among native groups. The purpose of a mission...](thumbs/003-004.webp)
Spanish missions were established in New Spain to serve as centers for the propagation ofthe Roman Catholic faith among native groups. The purpose of a mission…
![091 Spanish occupation lasted until 1821 when Mexico declared herself a republic. The Mexican government was now in control of the Spanish-built missions. In 1854,...](thumbs/091.webp)
Spanish occupation lasted until 1821 when Mexico declared herself a republic. The Mexican government was now in control of the Spanish-built missions. In…