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Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's College continues to distinguish itself as an excellent Catholic, Lasallian, Liberal Arts College where an outstanding faculty that values learning and student interaction brings these traditions to life. The Lasallian Christian Brothers continue to direct the College and exercise an indispensable role in its administration, instruction and fundraising. The Brothers are assisted in their mission by distinguished clerical and lay colleagues who fill many significant administrative and faculty appointments.
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Founded by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco, Saint Mary's College of California is one of the oldest colleges in the West. The College was originally located in San Francisco, and operated for several years under Archdiocesan direction.
Archbishop of San Francisco Joseph Alemany who was unhappy with the College's operation under the diocesan clergy, appealed to Pope Pius IX in 1867 for assistance in persuading the Superior General of the Christian Brothers to send Brothers to assume direction of the College. Nine Brothers arrived in San Francisco in 1868. Within two years, the student body increased from 50 to 200.
In 1889, the campus was moved to Oakland, where the College operated until 1928, when it moved to Moraga. The original Moraga campus was much smaller than the current campus. Eleven of the original buildings, constructed during 1928-1929, are still in use today.
