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The Truth of Junípero Serra

Junípero Serra has been relentlessly attacked since he was canonized by Pope Francis in 2015. His statues from Sacramento to San Diego have been vandalized. Padre Serra has become a scapegoat for all abuses ever inflicted on Native Americans, real or imagined. In reality, Serra was a saintly man who cared deeply for the indigenous peoples of Alta California. The mission system he established endured for sixty years, encompassing generations of converted Indians, most of whom willing left behind their lives in the wilderness to enjoy the benefits of civilized society. This book tells the true story of Junípero Serra from his birth on the island of Mallorca to his death at Mission San Carlos Borromeo in 1784.Read more

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