First Mass

St Joseph Catholic Church, Mariposa

January 18, 1863

LocationSt Joseph Catholic Church
State/TerritoryMariposa
CountyMariposa
Modern DioceseFresno
Historical DioceseSan Francisco
DateJanuary 18, 1863
PriestABp. Joseph Sadoc Alemany
Religious OrderOrder of Preachers (Dominicans)
RiteRoman (Latin) Rite
ExpeditionMission church
Confidenceconfirmed
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Photos

Sign at St Joseph's Catholic Church
Sign at St Joseph's Catholic Church

Documentation

Notes

First mass in Mariposa County, and cited by Diocese of Fresno as first church. St Joseph's was built in 1862 by the people of Mariposa under the direction of Father Auger. The church was dedicated, Confirmation was conferred and the first Mass was said by Archbishop Alameny on Jan. 18, 1863. The church has been repaired many times through the years.

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