St. Mary School celebrates 140th anniversary

St. Mary School at 7900 Church Street, affiliated with the
second oldest church in the diocese of San Jose, is celebrating its
140th year of serving the community of Gilroy.
St. Mary School at 7900 Church Street, affiliated with the second oldest church in the diocese of San Jose, is celebrating its 140th year of serving the community of Gilroy.

Some 294 students lined up Aug. 26 outside the church as Pastor Dan Derry opened the doors, signifying the school’s 140th anniversary.