The following mission statement for the “greater Mission” of Old Mission Santa Barbara emerged from work done over the last few years and attempts to capture the breadth and spirit of our Franciscan call to service. Old Mission Santa Barbara bears witness to the Franciscan missionary spirit through service to God and God’s people; as stewards of the Franciscan heritage in the West, we welcome all and strive to build a future based on reconciliation and justice which honors creation and all people.