Term: missionary
Definition: A religious official or volunteer who visits people of other faiths in order to relieve their hardships and (usually) convert them to the missionary's own belief system. The first missionary, Jesuit Fr. Rene Menard, reached Wisconsin in 1661. For a list of the most important missionaries who served in Wisconsin, type "missionary" into the Keyword search box.
[Source: Turning Points in Wisconsin History]
