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.
February 15, 2022 | The history of St. Vincent’s in Santa Barbara is closely intertwined with a history of global Vincentian ministry. In this segment exploring the archives and history of St. Vincent’s, I want to leaf through documents and photos from my personal collection....
By JOANNE CALITRI | MONTECITO JOURNAL | December 7, 2021 | The Santa Barbara 12th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon fundraiser on November 27 is a story of firsts for the organization. This event, which began more than 10 years ago on humble grounds at...
By KATHERINE ZEHNDER | NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT | November 27, 2021 | 11:11 a.m. St. Vincent’s, a Santa Barbara nonprofit, has hosted the most successful fashion show in its history. Proceeds from Saturday’s show and luncheon go to St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program, which provides housing,...
By KATHERINE ZEHNDER | NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT | November 26, 2021 | 9:11 a.m. St. Vincent’s, a Santa Barbara nonprofit, will host its annual fashion show and luncheon on Saturday, November 27th, at the Rosewood Miramar Beach. The Montecito event helps to raise money to support...