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It all began right here in Oakland on the shores of Lake Merritt

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Deirdre Spencer

Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 1873, a photo by Holy Names University on Flickr. Holy Names University’s story begins in 1868 when six Sisters of the Holy Names arrived in California from Montreal, Canada. The teaching order, … Continue reading →

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