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Junípero Serra Resources

A collection of resources to help you understand the life and legacy of Junípero Serra.

Articles about Junípero Serra

Who Was Junípero Serra?

Junípero Serra’s Mallorca: Where it All Began

Junípero Serra Timeline

¡Siempre Adelante! Junípero Serra Goes to New York

Happy Birthday Junipero Serra

Junipero Serra Video Clarifies Some Misconceptions

The Five Reasons Pope Francis Canonized Junípero Serra

The Seven Steps to Sainthood for Junipero Serra

Serra Statues: Don’t Tear Down, Build Up

California Mission Founders: Names, Dates and Bios

What Were the Spanish Missions in California?

Junípero Serra Books

  • Francisco Palou’s Life and Apostolic Labors of the Venerable Father Junípero Serra. The original biography of Serra written by his friend shortly after Serra’s death.
  • Junípero Serra: California, Indians, and the Transformation of a Missionary. The most complete and up-to-date biography of Serra.
  • The Spirit Within Saint Junípero. A book of stunning photos of places tied to Serra’s legacy.
  • Journey to the Sun: Junipero Serra’s Dream and the Founding of California. A biography that focuses on Serra’s personal courage, faith and perseverance in the face of numerous obstacles.
  • Junipero Serra and the California Missions: A Family Guide. An accessible and illustrated introduction for parents and teachers.
  • The Worlds of Junipero Serra: Historical Contexts and Cultural Representations. A collection of essays by Serra scholars from around the world.
  • Saint Junipero Serra: Making Sense of the History and Legacy and Who Was Saint Junipero Serra? Two books for young people about the life and legacy of Junípero Serra.

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