A statue of St. Junipero Serra, which was defaced and torn down by protesters Oct. 12, at Mission San Rafael Arcangel in San Rafael, California.

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A statue of St. Junipero Serra, which was defaced and torn down by protesters Oct. 12, at Mission San Rafael Arcangel in San Rafael, California.

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone is set to offer exorcism prayers at the statue’s former site Oct. 17.