He Walked Thousands of Miles to Bring the Gospel. Pray with St. Junípero Serra.

Despite a crippled leg that caused him pain with every step, St. Junípero Serra walked thousands of miles along the coast of California, founding nine missions and baptizing thousands of souls. Born in Mallorca, Spain in 1713, he was a brilliant Franciscan friar and university professor who gave up a prestigious academic career to become a missionary in the New World. He arrived in the Americas at age 36 and spent the rest of his life in tireless service to God and the people of California.

Pope Francis canonized St. Junípero Serra in Washington, D.C. in September 2015 during his historic Apostolic Journey to the United States — just one year before his equally historic visit to the US/Mexico border. This beautifully laminated Kilgarlin prayer card honors California's first saint, finished with gold color accents and crafted for daily devotion.

Card Details

• Beautifully laminated with gold color accents
• Classic St. Junípero Serra image on the front
• Full prayer on the back
• Cardstock — 2.5" × 4.5" (standard prayer card size)
• Doubles as a bookmark for your Bible or devotional
• Available in Single, Pack of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100

The Prayer

O God, who raised up the Priest Saint Junípero Serra in Your Church to proclaim the Gospel to the peoples of the Americas, grant, through his intercession, that we may labor always for the glory of Your name and seek tirelessly to bring the light of Your truth to all nations. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

A Mission Behind Every Card

ShopCatholic was founded by Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and life coach. Every Christmas Eve, Shawn donates thousands of gifts to those in need through Holy Angels. She volunteers at addiction treatment centers, offering grounding boxes and group classes. Her children, Loyola University students, and local high school students help make gift bags for families in need — all funded from her own heart. When you purchase a Kilgarlin prayer card, you're participating in that mission of giving.

Perfect for California Parishes, Franciscan Communities & Mission Trail Pilgrims

This card is a natural fit for any parish, school, or ministry along California's historic Mission Trail — from San Diego to Sonoma. It's ideal for Franciscan communities, California Catholic schools, and anyone with a devotion to the patron saint of California. His feast day is July 1st in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was St. Junípero Serra?
St. Junípero Serra (1713–1784) was a Spanish Franciscan friar and missionary who founded nine of the 21 California missions, stretching from San Diego to San Francisco. Despite suffering from a chronic leg condition, he traveled extensively on foot to evangelize the indigenous peoples of California. He was canonized by Pope Francis on September 23, 2015, in Washington, D.C. — making him the first Hispanic saint canonized on American soil.

When is his feast day?
The Feast of St. Junípero Serra is celebrated on July 1st in the United States. It is a wonderful day to honor his missionary spirit and pray for the continued evangelization of the Americas.

Can I order in bulk for my parish or ministry?
Absolutely! Cards are available in packs up to 100 for standard orders. For custom print orders, the minimum is 1,000 cards with approximately a 5-day turnaround — and you can order any quantity above that. When Pope Francis made his 2016 Apostolic Journey to the US/Mexico border, he ordered 80,000 Kilgarlin prayer cards for distribution. Contact us to discuss your custom order.