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Saint Junípero Serra Ferrer O.F.M. (/ h uː ˈ n iː p ər oʊ ˈ s ɛr ə /; Spanish: [xuˈnipeɾo ˈsera]; November 24, 1713 – August 28, 1784), popularly known simply as Junipero Serra, was a Spanish Catholic priest and missionary of the Franciscan Order.
Saint Junipero Serra, Spanish Franciscan priest whose missionary work among the Indians of North America earned him the title of Apostle of California. In 2015 he became the first saint of the Roman Catholic Church to be canonized in the United States.
Jul 1, 2022 · Saint Junipero Serra’s Story. In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows.
Saint Junípero Serra. Miguel José Serra, a Franciscan missionary to the Indians of California was born November 24, 1713, at Petra on the island of Maiorca (Spain). He was the son of Antonio Nadal Serra and Margarita Rosa Ferrer who married in 1707 and spent their lives as farmers on the island.
St. Junípero Serra, the patron Saint of California, lived his life in radical service to others, founded countless missions in California, and went to great lengths to spread the Gospel to all he met. He was canonized in Washington, DC in 2015 by Pope Francis.
Saint Junipero Serra. Blessed Junipero Serra, who will be canonized on September 23, 2015 during a Mass in Washington, DC, is depicted in a painting.
Saint Junípero Serra (1713-1784) Serra is known as the father of the California Missions, and even California’s founding father. He was the first president of the California mission system, and personally founded 9 of the 21 missions.
Saints. St. Junípero Serra. Share. Born at Petra, Island of Majorca, 24 November, 1713; died at Monterey, California, 28 August, 1784. On 14 September, 1730, he entered the Franciscan Order. For his proficiency in studies he was appointed lector of philosophy before his ordination to the priesthood.
Sep 22, 2015 · While Pope Francis is in Washington this week, he is scheduled to canonize Junipero Serra — an 18th century Spanish missionary and the founder of California's storied...
May 18, 2018 · A Franciscan missionary and founder of the Spanish missions of California, Junípero Serra (1713-1784) was one of the most respected and best-known figures in California history.
