Mission San Francisco de la Espada
Founded 1731
Mission San Francisco de la Espada is the smallest and oldest of the San Antonio missions having begun in East Texas in 1691 before moving to San Antonio in 1731. At its peak the mission was occupied by over 100 Indian converts who manufactured bricks, ran a ranch with 1000 head of cattle, and learned textile skills. Today many visitors come to the mission to pray before the crucifix containing the relic of Saint John Paul II.
10040 Espada Rd
San Antonio,Texas 78214
Related Links
Mission San Francisco de la Espada Guided Tour
Mission San Francisco de la Espada Catholic Church
Our Work at Mission San Francisco de la Espada
2018 to present
Missions maintenance plan
2016
Mission churches conditions assessment and ten-year plan
2015
Structural stabilization, interior and exterior rehabilitation
2006
Priest’s quarters roof replacement
2003
San Antonio Missions Condition Assessment and Preservation Analysis
2000
Convento south wall stabilization
1999
Priest’s quarters south elevation stabilization and underpinning
1998
Fire damage repairs
1992
Wall stabilization, priests quarters
1989
Structural monitoring of priests quarters
1983
San Antonio Missions stabilization and repairs, phase II
1981
San Antonio Missions stabilization and repairs, phase I
1981
Soil study and monitoring
1976
Bastion restoration
1970
South gate stabilization
1969
A/C installation at church