The Rewriting of Junipero Serra

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

Today marks the anniversary of the founding of the first California mission by St. Junipero Serra. Modern outrage has tried to “cancel” him for being a colonizer and oppressor of Indigenous peoples, but that is not who the historical record actually shows him to be. Marcus has more.Further ReadingJunípero Serra: Pioneer, Missionary, SaintThe Man Who Founded California: The Life of Saint Junipero Serra This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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