It was here they met the Franciscan missionaries looking for funds.
It was set up in 1514, with the arrival of Franciscan missionaries.
Modern history starts from the arrival Franciscan missionaries in 1652.
It was produced by the Franciscan missionaries and is one of the first wines made in the state.
The early success through peaceful teaching and quiet example of the Franciscan missionaries, however, was short lived.
In 1687, the Franciscan missionaries returned to their mission.
This town was separated and became an independent parish in 1621 through the initiatives of the Franciscan missionaries.
It was run by the Franciscan missionaries of the English province.
Portuguese was declared to be the sole language; a move supported by Franciscan missionaries.
It was a group of Franciscan missionaries who founded the town in 1570 although missionary work continued only in the year 1690.