Vangie is standing in front of pictures on the "Perez Family Wall" at the museum, i.e. The National Museum of the Cathedral Basilica. Pictures show the Cathedral under construction in the late 50's. Greg Perez ' dad, Frank, one of the founders of Perez Bros. Construction, donated most of the concrete used in the building of the Cathedral. Frank 's efforts were emblematic of the laity's efforts to rebuild the Church after WWII.
Vangie's efforts show that the laity is
still the strength of the Church. When Monsignor
James was rector of the Cathedral
Basilica he needed someone to marshal the various artifacts that have come into
the possession of the archdiocese, many of which were donated by the laity.