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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.
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.
Junípero Serra, originally named Miguel José, was born on November 24, 1713, in Petra, Majorca, Spain. His parents, Antonio Nadal Serra and Margarita Rosa Ferrer, were farmers. Baptized at St. Peter's Church in Petra on the same day, Junípero would go on to become a renowned figure in the ...
3 days ago · Saint Junipero Serra traveled up the coast of California and founded the first nine missions. Later, his fellow Franciscans founded more for a total of 21 missions. When he died in Mission San Carlos Borromeo, Padre Serra’s funeral was attended by hundreds of native peoples--so many that the prayers of his Franciscan friars were drowned out by the crying and wailing of the Native Americans.
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.
Saint Junipero Serra. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Blessed Junipero Serra, who will be canonized on September 23, 2015 during a Mass in Washington, DC, is depicted in a painting.
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 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.
