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…
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…
Spanish occupation lasted until 1821 when Mexico declared herself a republic. The Mexican government was now in control of the Spanish-built missions. In…
The church is made of burned brick covered with a plaster made of sand, lime, and prickly pear cactus juice.