witnesses

Servant of God Father Magin Catala O.F.M. preaching at the Mission

Prayer

0 God, you sent your holy servant, Father Magin Catala, to preach your gospel to Native Americans, and you inspired him to glorify your holy name among them by the example of his eminent virtues. We humbly ask you to honor Father Catala on earth with the testimony of miracles performed through his intercession. Grant us by his merits all manner of blessings. Fill our minds with the light of your truth that, walking always in the way of your commandments, we may come to eternal union with you. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.

Imprimatur +Patrick J. McGrath
Bishop of San Jose

This is the mission cross where Fr. Magin gathered the natives, colonists and newly converted, for morning and evening prayers.

This plaque is at the tomb

of Father Magin, inside the mission.

This is the miraculous Crucifix where Fr. Magin Catala prayed.

While praying, he elevated and Jesus embraced him in mid-air.

Note: At the De Saisset Museum of Santa Clara Mission and University, Father Magin's relics (Rosary beads, portion of floor of his cell, etc.) can be viewed and venerated locally.