Niches of the Front Portico The Saints of the first nine missions founded by Fr. Junípero Serra. These were all designed and sculpted by James Hubbell and they are in the niches along the front portico of the mission. San Diego de Alcalá San Carlos Borromeo San Antonio de Padua San Gabriel Arcangel San Luis Obispo San Francisco de Asis San Juan Capistrano Santa Clara de Asis San Buenaventura