Catholic Saint
St. Junípero Serra
“Founder of the California mission system and evangelizer of the native populations.”
Feast Day: July 1
Biography
St. Junípero Serra was a Spanish Franciscan missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith in California. He founded nine of the 21 California missions, working tirelessly to convert and educate the indigenous peoples. Serra is remembered for his deep faith and commitment to his mission, despite facing numerous challenges and hardships.
Prayer to St. Junípero Serra
For me, the most important thing is not to lose faith, even when times are difficult.