In honor of 250 years of the United States, here are 25 of the most influential Catholics who have shaped U.S. culture and history.
Catholics have been part of the U.S. from its earliest days: In fact, the very first Europeans to reach the Americas were Catholic.
In honor of 250 years of America, here are 25 of the most influential Catholics — one for each decade — who have shaped U.S. history and culture.
Colonial & Founding Era1St. Junípero Serra (1713–1784)
Known as the “Apostle of California,” this Spanish Franciscan friar and missionary established nine
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