Originally housed in a two-story home and then in an old converted schoolhouse along Taraval Street in 1917, San Francisco s St. Cecilia Church today stands as a cultural pillar and architectural gem of the Parkside District. The parish continually grew to meet the demands of its members, despite the hardships brought on by events like the Great Depression and both world wars. Through years of expansions, new construction and additions, the parish remains an active gathering place for thousands of people. Local author Frank Dunnigan utilizes community remembrances and photos from dozens of different sources to tell the story of a vibrant parish that continues to live up to its motto: The Finest, the Greatest and the Best. "

Originally housed in a two-story home and then in an old converted schoolhouse along Taraval Street in 1917, San Francisco's St. Cecilia Church today stands as a cultural pillar and architectural gem of the Parkside District. The parish continually grew to meet the demands of its members, despite the hardships brought on by events like the Great Depression and both world wars. Through years of expansions, new construction and additions, the parish remains an active gathering place for thousands of people. Local author Frank Dunnigan utilizes community remembrances and photos from dozens of different sources to tell the story of a vibrant parish that continues to live up to its motto: "The Finest, the Greatest and the Best."

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 20. Chapters: Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco, First United Lutheran Church, Glide Memorial Church, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, HerChurch, Holy Name of Jesus Church in San Francisco, Holy Virgin Cathedral, Mission San Francisco de Asis, Most Holy Redeemer Church, San Francisco, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, San Francisco, Old Saint Mary's Cathedral, Saint Ignatius Church (San Francisco), San Francisco County Parishes, St. Anne of the Sunset Church in San Francisco, St. Brendan Church in San Francisco, St. Cecilia Church in San Francisco, St. Dominic Church in San Francisco, St. Patrick's Catholic Church (San Francisco, California), St. Paul's Catholic Church (San Francisco), St. Vincent de Paul Church in San Francisco, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco, Swedenborgian Church (San Francisco, California). Excerpt: Mission San Francisco de Asis, or Mission Dolores, is the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco and the sixth religious settlement established as part of the California chain of missions. The Mission was founded on June 29, 1776, by Lieutenant Jose Joaquin Moraga and Father Francisco Palou (a companion of Father Junipero Serra), both members of the de Anza Expedition, which had been charged with bringing Spanish settlers to Alta (upper) California, and evangelizing the local Natives, the Ohlone. The settlement was named for St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, but was also commonly known as "Mission Dolores" owing to the presence of a nearby creek named Arroyo de Nuestra Senora de los Dolores, meaning "Our Lady of Sorrows Creek." and which runs now under the 16th street of present San Francisco. A member of the Anza Expedition, Friar Font, wrote about the spot chosen for the Mission: We rode about one league to...