Mission Basilica Parish Information

Reverend Monsignor J. Michael McKiernan: Pastor

Msgr. J. Michael McKiernan serves as the 35th pastor in a line of succession from Saint Junipero Serra, founder of the Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. Msgr. McKiernan was ordained as a Diocesan Priest in the County of Orange on June 8, 1991. Prior to his post as Pastor and Rector of the dynamic Mission Campus, he was the founding Pastor of Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana and the Director of Clergy Personnel for the Diocese of Orange.

Msgr. McKiernan’s educational background includes a Master of Arts in Pastoral Liturgy from Santa Clara University, a Master of Arts in Theology and a Master of Divinity in Religion from Saint John’s Seminary College. He began his education with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy also from Saint John’s Seminary College. Along with his many and varied duties at the Historic Mission, Church and School, Msgr. McKiernan also serves on the School Board of JSerra Catholic High School, on the College of Consulters, the Diocesan Council of Priests, the Bishops Liturgical Commission, and the Design and Renovation Committee for the Diocese of Orange.

Reverend Randy Guillen - Parochial Vicar

Please meet Reverend Randy Guillen, our new Parochial Vicar. Fr. Randy is close to sixty years old and has been in the priesthood for more than twenty-six years. He comes to Mission Parish from his previous post at the Administrator of St. Angela Merici Parish and School. His hometown is Santa Ana and his favorite area of ministry is evangelization. His favorite television show is Family Affair and his favorite travel destinations are Italy and Spain.

Father Randy’s Favorite Scripture is from 1 Corinthians 12, “Now in regard to spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be unaware. You know how, when you were pagans, you were constantly attracted and led away to mute idols. Therefore, I tell you that nobody speaking by the spirit of God says, “Jesus be accursed.” And no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone…

Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then, gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work mighty deeds? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.”