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• The Pious Fund of the Californias —     The Pious Fund of the Californias     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Pious Fund of the Californias     (Fondo Piadoso de las Californias)     The Pious Fund of the Californias had its origin, in 1697, in voluntary donations made by individuals …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Pious Fund of the Californias — The Pious Fund of the Californias ( Fondo Piadoso de las Californias ) was a fund, originating in 1697, to sponsor Catholic Spanish missions in California. It later became the object of litigation between the US and Mexican governments, making… …   Wikipedia

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• San Francisco — • Archdiocese established 29 July 1853 to include multiple counties in the State of California, U.S.A Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. San Francisco     San Francisco      …   Catholic encyclopedia

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• Juan María de Salvatierra — (November 15, 1648 ndash;July 17, 1717) was a Catholic missionary to the Americas.His family was of Spanish origin, the name being written originally Salva Tierra. Born in Milan, Italy, he studied in the Jesuit college of Parma. It was there that …   Wikipedia

• Stephen Mallory White —     Stephen Mallory White     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Stephen Mallory White     American statesman; born at San Francisco, California, 19 January, 1853; died at Los Angeles, California, 21 February, 1901. His parents were William F. White and… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• California — • Includes history, population, education, resources, and religion Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. California     California     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Monterey and Los Angeles — • Comprises that part of the State of California which lies south of 37 deg. 5 min. N. lat. and covers an area of 80,000 square miles Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Monterey and Los Angeles     Monterey and Los …   Catholic encyclopedia