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Who was Junipero Serra?

Father Junipero Serra, Founder of the Mission at San Luis Obispo - courtesy Clinton Steeds - CC-BY

Fr. Junípero Serra was born on the Island of Majorca in 1713. He entered the Franciscan Order, later ordained and received the degree of Doctor of Theology from Lullian University at Palma While traveling on foot from Vera Cruz to the capital, he hurt his leg and suffered from it throughout his life. In 1767 he was appointed [more...]

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