What our Community Leaders are Saying About Old Saint Mary's |
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recognize the historic significance of this beloved old cathedral and declare
my support for Old Saint Mary's as an important and vital community entity."
Diane Feinstein, United States Senator "The [old] cathedral is not only a significant historical landmark, but is also a thriving community center." Willie L. Brown, Jr., Honorable Mayor of San Francisco "Old Saint Mary's should be supported by all San Franciscans as it finds ways to preserve its heritage and prepare for its continuing and important role in our community." Rabbi Martin S. Weiner, Chair, San Francisco Interfaith Council "Old Saint Mary's is a living monument to our past. And it [must continue], as it has since 1854, to serve the city and to provide a place of peace in an often chaotic world." Nan Tucker McEvoy, Chairman of the Board, San Francisco Chronicle "The importance of Old Saint Mary's to the social and religious history pf the city can never be overemphasized, and the preservation of this building should be a top priority for all those who love San Francisco." Charles A. Fracchia, President, San Francisco Historical Society "It is a California treasure which must not be lost." Pete Wilson, Former Governor of California "Not only does Old Saint Mary's represent a spiritual center for many of our citizens, but it also exemplifies the beauty that is San Francisco's architectural heritage. Angela Alioto, Former President, San Francisco Board of Supervisors
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