Missions Timeline & California Missions Chain California Missions ordered by Foundation Date 01 San Diego de Alcalá – July 16, 1769 by Father Junípero Serra 02 San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo – June 3, 1770 by Father Junípero Serra 03 San Antonio de Padua – July 14, 1771 by Father Junípero Serra 04 San Gabriel…