Decree by the Mexican Government Stipulating the Secularization of the California Missions
Title
Decree by the Mexican Government Stipulating the Secularization of the California Missions
Creator
Mexican Government
Description
This document, which consists of 15 articles, is the plan formulated by the Mexican Congress in 1833 to secularize the California missions. It stipulates, among other things, that the mission churches would become parishes, and that the friars would be replaced by secular clergy who would receive a salary as determined by the government. Furthermore, the mission buildings would now be utilized as town hall, elementary schools, workshops and public offices.
Publisher
SCU Digital Archives
Date
1833
Source
https://content.scu.edu/digital/collection/msc/id/82
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Citation
Mexican Government, “Decree by the Mexican Government Stipulating the Secularization of the California Missions,” Santa Clara University Digital Exhibits, accessed December 25, 2024, https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/items/show/3596.
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