“I greatly desire that your Reverence may finally make this most desired expedition by land into California. If you accomplish this we must erect to you a costly and famous statue. And if this will not be enough, there will be two statues.” Letter from Fr. Manuel González to Kino –  May 28, 1700.

History wanted that not two, but more statues could honor the life of this tireless missionary. More information at:

http://padrekino.com/kino-s-legacy/monu/