States, whose mainstream population was then Protestant, the Catholic church became nearly secular. Father Anton Docher arrived from Belgium in the late 19th century and was assigned to the Pueblo of Isleta after several years in the region. In 1923, he undertook a major remodeling of the Isleta mission, adding prominent French-style gothic spires on the adobe walls. The flat roof was replaced by a sloping one to avoid the water leaks, which frequently damaged the altar. In the late 20th century, the mission church was restored to its original structure. "The Padre of Isleta" spent 34 years (1891–1925) serving the community in Isleta; he was buried inside the church near the altar. See also Spanish missions in New Mexico List of churches in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe See a photograph of the mission in 1867 References Photos External links New Mexico Dept of Tourism article Spanish missions in New Mexico History of Bernalillo County, New Mexico 1612 establishments in New Spain Churches in Bernalillo County, New Mexico Adobe churches in New Mexico