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Born and Baptized
"The Reverend Father Fray Junípero Serra, Native of Petra, Friar Observant of Majorca, Apostle and Founder of Alta California, was baptized the 24th day of November, 1713, in this Baptismal Font." [Inscription on Junípero's Baptismal Font] -
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Life of Junípero Serra
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Enters Franciscan Order
"He entered the novitiate in Palma, Majorca, and took the name Junípero." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
Ordination
"Father Serra was ordained as a Franciscan priest after majoring in Theology and Philosophy." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
Travel
"Serra sailed from Majorca to Spain, to begin preparations for becoming a missionary in the New World." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
Travel
"Serra boarded a ship to sail first to Puerto Rico and then to the Mexican mainland." [The Man Who Founded Californnia, 2000] -
Travel
"Serra stepped foot on the mainland of Vera Cruz, Mexico (New Spain)." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
Travel
"Serra arrived in Mexico City after having traveled from Vera Cruz on foot." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
Sierra Gorda
"Serra became responsible for the Sierra Gorda missions, where he ministered to the Pames Indians until 1767." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
Baja California
"Serra traveled to Baja California, where he ministered to the Native Americans." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
San Diego
"Serra reached San Diego in his first expedition into Alta California and established the San Diego de Alcala Mission." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
"Serra established the San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo (Carmel) Mission." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
San Antonio de Padua
"Serra established the San Antonio de Padua Mission in Jolon, California." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
San Gabriel Arcangel
"Serra also established the San Gabriel Arcangel Mission." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
"Serra established the San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Mission." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
San Francisco de Asis
"Serra established the San Francisco de Asis Mission." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
San Juan Capistrano
"Serra established the San Juan Capistrano Mission." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
Santa Clara de Asis
"Serra established the Santa Clara de Asis Mission." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
San Buenaventura
"Serra established the San Buenaventura Mission." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
Death
"Serra returned to the San Carlos Borroméo Mission to conclude a confirmation tour. On August 28th, he passed away at the San Carlos Mission in Carmel, California, where he is buried." [The Man Who Founded California, 2000] -
Canonization
"He was excited about blazing trails, going forth to meet many people, learning and valuing their particular customs and ways of life. He sought to defend the dignity of the native community, to protect it from those who had mistreated and abused it." [Pope Francis at Canonization, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception]
