California Mission Church Named Minor Basilica by Pope Francis Undergoes Renovations March 14, 2021 AM 1260 The Rock News Renovations, including lighting and a repaired St. Joseph statue, can be seen at the mission, which was recently named a minor basilica by Pope Francis. A series of augmentations and upgrades beautify and preserve the historic Mission Buenaventura. Post navigation Previous Previous post: The Patron Saint of Nothing Special, ReallyNext Next post: Laetare Jerusalem! How You Can Crush the Devil With Holy Joy