Fray Junipero Serra -- Mission San Gabriel the Archangel, San Gabriel CA
N 34° 05.824 W 118° 06.414
11S E 397894 N 3773471
This plaque at the north-side mission church door in the courtyard memorializes Fr. Junipero Serra, "The Apostle of California"
Waymark Code: WMQWP9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2016
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A plaque erected by the members of Serra International on the200th anniversary of Fr. Serra's death is affixed to the north wall of the old Mission Church near the door from the courtyard.
The plaque reads as follows:
"[SERRA INTERNATIONAL]
This plaque honors the memory of
FRAY JUNIPERO SERRA
“The Apostle of California”
Who died 200 years ago after a life dedicated to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
1784-1984
PRESENTED BY SERRA INTERNATIONAL
15,000 Catholic laymen in 31 countries who in 1984 celebrate 50 years of Fostering Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life
“ALWAYS TO GO FORWARD & NEVER TO TURN BACK”"
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Mission San Gabriel the Archangel
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