Not only because of his place in American history as the founder of a chain of missions in Mexico and California, but also because of his life of priestly zeal and heroic virtue, Fr. Junípero Serra, OFM, was chosen as the patron of our apostolate.  This gifted Franciscan friar had occupied the Duns Scotus chair of philosophy in Mallorca, Spain, until he felt the call to commit himself further to the service of Christ as a missionary in the New World.

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To learn more about Saint Junipero Serra, please enjoy the following presentation by Father Karl Millis.  Additional information can be found on the Serra International Website.