 In 1921 the Mora family moved their primary residence to the largest art colony on the West Coast, Carmel-by-the-Sea.Here Jo received the most important commission of his career, the creation of the monumental bronze and travertine sarcophagus and altar for Father Junípero Serra to be placed at the west end of the Mission Carmel church.He was extremely active in the Carmel community and served on the board of directors of the Carmel Art Association, where his sculptures were exhibited between 1927 and 1934.