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Goals of the Spanish explorers:
God
Glory
Gold -
Papal Bull dividing the New World (South America) between Spain and Portugal
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First Diocese in the New World
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Beginning of a mission in FLorida at St. Augustine; oldest mission in the U.S.
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Major colonizing efforts did not begin until 1632, consisted mainly of French Jesuits
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dozens of missions founded throughout the California region
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Decree by the colonial government granting freedom of religion in Maryland
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-Famous Native American convert
-known as the "Lilly of the Mohawks"
-Baptized and devoted her life to prayer, penance and care of the sick -
-A catholic who was a leading revolutionary
-Signer of the Declaration of Independence -
Elected as first Bishop in the United States
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from 1776-1815 the number of Catholics in the U.S. increased from 30,000 to 200,000
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William Quarter became the first Bishop of Chicago; foundation for the largest Catholic school system
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wide sweeping destruction and loss of life
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Symbol of respect and recognition of importance
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Sent a letter to the leader of the American Church (Cardinal Gibbons); condemned "what some have called Americanism"
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-elevated to the College of Cardinals
-First U.S. Bishop to be made a Cardinal West of the Appalachian Mountains -
First U.S. city to host the event welcoming over 1 million pilgrims
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The first native-born United States Saint