Mar 13, 2025
Welcome to the latest episode of Preserving History and Democracy! In this episode, we sit down with Rosemary Leyva—historian and devoted parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church—who has spent years uncovering and preserving the rich history of the parish. Rosemary shares her personal journey and how her fascination with the church’s past began.
Together, we explore the origins of St. Genevieve Catholic Church, including its original location and the story behind its move to its current home. Rosemary also sheds light on the legacy of St. Genevieve herself and why the church bears her name. We discuss what was preserved from the original building and how these treasured pieces of history continue to connect the parish community to its roots.
Finally, we reflect on the importance of preserving these stories for future generations and look ahead to what the future holds for St. Genevieve Catholic Church.
Join us for this heartfelt conversation about history, and the enduring power of community memory.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/P2zzUmLq4ZI
Hosted by: Angelica Valenzuela, Bernardine Caporale, Caroline Zamora
Special Guest: Rosemary Leyva
Produced by: Bernardine Caporale, Cynthia Mendoza, Jacob Slaughter
Edited by: Jacob Slaughter