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What About Junípero Serra?

Official portrait for the 1988 beatification of St Junípero Serra by Lorenzo Ghiglieri. A replica of this painting hung over the portico of Saint Peter’s Basilica for the Mass of Beatification. The original painting is in Mission Santa Barbara.

SANTA BARBARA – On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, the Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library, 2201 Laguna Street, will host An Ohlone and Friar in Conversation: What About Junípero Serra? from 6pm until 8pm.

Andy Galvan and Fr Ken Laverone, OFM, will discuss Saint Junípero Serra’s California history.

Doors open at 5:30pm, and light refreshments will be served.

Tickets are $29.99 for public attendees and $24.99 for members and members of the Franciscan community.

Registration is required.

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