Eusebio Francisco Kino was a missionary pioneer of the desert southwest - he was an explorer, astronomer, cartographer, mission builder, ranchman, cattle king, and defender of the frontier.

His biography is a the story of a remarkable individual, it illuminates the culture of a large part of the Western Hemisphere in its pioneer stages. He is, however, more than a great man. He is a saintly example, declared venerable by Pope Francis in the Summer 2020.

Kino, was counter-cultural, in that he was a friend, spiritual companion and ally to tribal peoples of this area. He defended native people and worked to be a bridge between Native Americans’ spirituality and the Catholic faith.” “ He spoke for those who had no voice. Hear more about his story from filmaker Jim Kelty as he describe the new film sponsored by EWTn entitled, "Faith on the Frontier - the Fr. Kino Story."

Faith on the Frontier- the Fr. Kino Story
November 27 at 6 pm