Tag: Junipero Serra

St Junípero Serra (1713 – 1784) was born in Petra, Spain. At 17, he joined the Franciscans, was later appointed Lecturer of Philosophy and then ordained a Catholic Priest. Afterwards, he continued his studies at Lullian University and gained a Doctorate in Theology. He was considered intellectually brilliant by his peers. At 35, St Junípero…