This silent, color film offers a heartwarming portrayal of the Christmas season at St. Vincent’s School in Santa Barbara, California. The footage captures the spirit of anticipation and joy as the school community prepares for the holiday. From the meticulous adornment of the school to…
This captivating silent color film presents a joyous tableau of community and tradition. Captured on the St. Vincent’s campus in Santa Barbara, California, during the year 1950, the footage showcases a vibrant Maypole dance performance. An annual highlight of the Pentecost season, this event served…
This silent, color film shows the visit of Mother Marie Antoinette Blanchot, as the Superior General of the Daughters of Charity, to St. Vincent’s School in 1950 to inspect the school’s operations and become better acquainted with the order’s international missions. The film begins with…
This silent color film provides a captivating visual record of St. Vincent’s campus natural beauty, showcasing its distinctive landscapes and environments. Beyond its scenic value, the film offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of students and staff at St. Vincent’s School; it offers…
By HATTIE BERESFORD | MONTECITO JOURNAL | March 1st, 2022 | In 1854, Pope Pius IX consecrated Thaddeus Amat y Brusi as bishop of Monterey. The reluctant prelate (he had tried to ditch the papal appointment) moved the headquarters of the diocese to Santa Barbara...
This video chronicles the construction of new classroom buildings, from the initial demolition of old structures to the installation of the new ones.