Junípero Serra - Wikipedia
WebSaint Junípero Serra Ferrer O.F.M. ( / huːˈniːpəroʊ ˈsɛrə /; 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. He is credited with establishing the Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Saint Junipero Serra | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 8, 2024 · 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. Learn more about Serra’s life and work.
Junipero Serra - Biography
WebApr 2, 2014 · Famous Religious Figures. Junipero Serra. Spanish missionary Juniper Serra established his first U.S. mission in 1769. He built eight more California missions over the next thirteen years....
Saint Junipero Serra | Franciscan Media
WebJul 1, 2022 · Born on Spain’s island of Mallorca, Serra entered the Franciscan Order taking the name of Saint Francis’ childlike companion, Brother Juniper. Until he was 35, he spent most of his time in the classroom—first as a student of theology and then as a professor. He also became famous for his preaching.
Junipero Serra was a brutal colonialist. So why did Pope Francis
WebSep 24, 2015 · Politics. Junipero Serra was a brutal colonialist. So why did Pope Francis just make him a saint? By Dara Lind dara@vox.com Sep 24, 2015, 11:30am EDT. Pool/Getty Images. On Wednesday, Pope...
Saint Junipero Serra | USCCB
WebSaint 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. Junipero Serra - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
WebSt. Junipero Serra. Catholic Online. Saints & Angels. Facts. Feastday: July 1. Patron: of Vocations. Birth: 1713. Death: 1784. Beatified: Pope John Paul II. Canonized: September 23, 2015, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., by Pope Francis. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online.
Who was Junípero Serra? | USCCB
WebSt. 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.
Junípero Serra - New World Encyclopedia
WebFra Junípero Serra (November 24, 1713 – August 28, 1784) was a Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a mission chain in Alta California and is remembered both for his effective missionary work and his courageous insistence on the rights of Native Americans. Serra joined the Franciscans and entered the Order of Friars Minor in 1730.
Junipero Serra | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 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.
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