Serra, Junípero, Saint, 1713-1784

Person

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Dates

Existence: 1713 November 24 - 1784 August 28

Biographical note

Junípero Serra was born in Petra, Majorca, Spain in 1913. In 1730, Serra entered the Franciscan Order at Palma, and in 1737 he was ordained a Catholic priest. He received a doctorate in theology from the Lullian College in Palma de Majorca, and taught philosophy until he became a missionary in the Americas in 1748. He is credited with founding the five Franciscan Missions of the Sierra Gorda, in what is now Mexico, and eight missions in what is currently the state of California in the United States. Serra was beatified by Pope John Paul II on 25 September 1988 in Vatican City, and canonized by Pope Francis on 23 September 2015 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Serra's canonization was contentious, as he was accused of mandatory conversions and abuse of Native American peoples.

Alternate names

Miguel José Serra Junipero, Junípero Serra y Ferrer

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Saint Junípero Serra, undated

File — Box 60: Series VIII, tray: 2, Item: 14

Identifier: B

Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication