Rare 1776 St. Junípero Serra Letter Fails to Sell at New York Auction
The document is not only an artifact of California history but also a second-class relic, as Serra was canonized in 2015, making him one of only 11 North American saints.
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Bishop Paprocki: Papal Visit to U.S. Will ‘Focus on the True Meaning of Family Life’
Springfield, Ill., shepherd discusses cultural need for Church teaching and the witness of Blessed Junípero Serra.
Blessed Junipero Statue in the Capitol Is Safe — for Now
The legislative measure calling for its removal has been shelved because of the U.S. visit of Pope Francis, who will canonize Father Serra on Sept. 23 in Washington.
Blessed Junípero Serra: Bringing the Faith to California
Visit Missions Founded by the Soon-to-Be Canonized Missionary on His Feast Day
California’s Soon-to-Be Saint Hailed as a Man Ahead of His Time
Msgr. Francis Weber compared the Franciscan missionary to former president of the United States Abraham Lincoln, who, despite being heavily criticized during his life for working to abolish slavery, 'was one of the greatest presidents we’ve ever had.'
Pope Francis to Honor Junípero Serra at U.S. Seminary in Rome
The Holy Father will be the guest of honor at a May 2 day of prayer and reflection on the life of the Spanish missionary at the Pontifical North American College.
Soon-to-Be Saint’s Statue Too ‘Controversial’ for U.S. Capitol?
A California state senator has proposed replacing Blessed Junípero Serra’s statue in the National Statuary Hall, but critics of the move are speaking out.
‘A Beautiful Day in the Life of Our Nation’
News of Blessed Junípero Serra’s canonization later this year stirs excitement, debate.
Pope to Canonize ‘Evangelizer of the West’ During U.S. Trip
Coinciding with his fall journey to the U.S., the Holy Father says he will make the founder of California's first missions, Blessed Junipero Serra, a saint.
