College of San Fernando de Mexico
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The College of San Fernando de Mexico was a Roman Catholic missionary college, or seminary (Colegio Apostolico) founded in Mexico City by the Order of Friars Minor on October 15, 1734. The institution was established to provide specific training for priests who were to labor among the indigenous populations in New Spain.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Gregório Amúrrio
- Narciso Durán
- Vicente Fustér
- Luís Jayme
- Pablo de Mugártegui
- Vicente Pascual Oliva
- Francisco Palóu
- Mariano Payéras
- Andrés Quintana
- José Bernardo Sánchez
- Vicente de Santa María
- José Francisco de Paula Señan
- Junípero Serra
[edit] See also
- College of Guadalupe de Zacatecas
- College of Santa Cruz de Querétaro
- Spanish missions in Baja California
- Spanish missions in California
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