The painting hung in the baptistry and it survived the 1868 Earthquake. It was placed in
storage and only recently discovered by volunteers. The painting was in a poor condition and
underwent a restoration in 2025. Restored it was returned to the Church. See Mission Gazette
from April 12, 2026, page 8, or The Saint Joseph Mission Web page. More is in Preservation
Arts pages with their detailed series of images showing the progress of the restoration.