Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, San Francisco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Notre-Dame-des-Victoires |
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Église Notre Dame Des Victoires
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In May 2021
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| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
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| Location |  566 Bush St, San Francisco, California |
| Country | United States |
 Location in San Francisco County
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Founder | 1856 |
| Designated | 1981 |
| Reference no. | 137 |
Église Notre Dame Des Victoires is a beautiful Catholic church located in San Francisco, California. It was started in 1856 to help French Catholic immigrants who came to California during the Gold Rush. The church's design was inspired by the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon, France. In 1887, Pope Leo XIII made it a special "French National Church." This meant it was officially recognized as an important place for French Catholics.
The church was rebuilt and opened again in 1915. This happened after it was damaged by the big 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco. In 1984, the church was named a historical landmark. This means it is a protected building because of its important history.
Today, the church is still a very important place for San Francisco's French community. It is near the city's "French Quarter" around Belden Place. The church also holds a Sunday mass in French regularly.
École Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
École Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is a Catholic school for both boys and girls. It teaches students from Kindergarten all the way through Eighth Grade.
Famous Alumni
Many people have attended École Notre-Dame-des-Victoires. Here are a few well-known alumni:
- Al Madrigal
- Gavin Newsom – He is a well-known American politician.
External links
- Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
Images for kids
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Front on view
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The nave
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The choir
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Stained glass window
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Statue of the Virgin
