From the days of Paul and Barnabas, men and women have gone forth to preach the Good News. Many saints are remembered on the church's calendar. How Catholic many missionaries are remembered in the nation's Capitol building? In addition to one current Catholic Chaplain there are four priests and one religious sister in the building. Can you name them? Thanks to Deacon Andy Nosacek, assigned to St. Pius X parish, for this information he prepared for the Knights of Columbus.Jesuit Fr. Eusebio Kino, SJ (Arizona) Scientific explorer, cartographer, astronomer, rancher and missionary. Born in 1645; died in Mexico 1711.
Franciscan Blessed Fr. Junipero Serra, OSF (California) Professor, preacher, explorer, builder and missionary. Built a chain of missions along the Camino Real which formed the basis for cities in California: among them Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Clara. Born 1645; Died in Monterey, CA 1784.
Sacred Heart Father, Damien de Veuster, CSH (Hawaii) Priest, healer, missionary. Established Molokai mission in 1873. Born Belgium, 1823; died on Molokai, 1889
Sister of Charity, Mother Joseph (Esther Pariseau) SC, (Washington state) Religious Sister, artist, architect, builder, missionary. Built 11 hospitals, 7 academies, 5 Indian schools, 2 orphanges in an area now Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Born in Montreal, Canada, in 1823; died 1902.
Jesuit Fr. Jacques Marquette (Wisconsin) Priest, teacher, explorer, historian, missionary. Explored Mississippi River to the Arkansas River in1673 with Louis Joliet. Devoted life to teaching Indians. Born in France, 1637; died 1675.
We have much to consider in their lives and what these missionaries did for the development of the Church in the USA. Of course there will be a quiz tomorrow!!!!
