In recent weeks, the Chapel at the new high school has sprung forth from the ground. It is a breathtaking sight. Upon completion, the Chapel will hold the stained glass windows from the former Tau Center at the College of St. Teresa. These windows, gifted to us by the Sisters of St. Francis, will provide [...]
Read MoreWith the exceptionally mild winter that we have had in southeastern Minnesota, construction on the new Lourdes High School has proceeded at a brisk pace. During January, walls defining the corridors from the Academic wing to the Cafeteria and Fine Arts wing were placed. The orchestra pit was built, and music and art rooms are [...]
Read MoreWith the exceptionally mild winter that we are experiencing in southeastern Minnesota, construction on the new Lourdes High School has proceeded at a brisk pace. Here is the latest news on the status of the project. The Cafeteria/Commons/Kitchen, Receiving, and main Mechanical Rooms (which lie between the Academic Wing and Athletic Wings) are now “coming [...]
Read MoreGiving back to the communities in which employees live and work is important for Wisconsin based Kwik Trip Incorporated. Because of that commitment to local communities, the company announced a $100,000 gift to the Lourdes Building Our Future capital campaign. “The Kwik Trip family feels it is important to make a difference in someone’s life [...]
Read MoreGroundbreaking for a new Lourdes High School truly was a once in a lifetime event taking place October 18, 2011. Not only did hundreds of Lourdes students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and leaders gather in 40 degree temperatures to celebrate, Bishop Quinn even ran a backhoe! Now that’s not something you see every day! [...]
Read MoreGroundbreaking and the official blessing to start construction for the new Lourdes High School will take place on Tuesday, October 18. The ceremony will take place at 12:00 p.m., across from the Rochester Catholic Schools Advancement Office at 1710 Industrial Drive NW, adjacent to the site of the new high school. Construction activity and site [...]
Read MoreAs Rochester Catholic Schools past, present and future gathered for the Lourdes High School Homecoming football game, an announcement was shared at half time that many have been waiting to hear. Bishop John M. Quinn, Diocese of Winona announced groundbreaking and the official blessing to start construction for the new Lourdes High School will take [...]
Read MoreSince the beginning, the Lourdes Foundation has provided substantial leadership by contributing nearly three million dollars to the Lourdes Building Our Future capital campaign. In recognition of this noteworthy contribution, it was announced that the Academic Wing in the new Lourdes High School will be named, “The Lourdes Foundation Academic Wing.” “The Lourdes Foundation’s generous [...]
Read MoreIf you’ve driven past the new Lourdes High School site, you may have seen construction activity. We are most grateful that Bishop John M. Quinn, Diocese of Winona, has granted permission for the footings to be dug and put in place for ongoing site preparation. Momentum is indeed building with over $12.4 million dollars raised toward the goal [...]
Read MoreSite preparation continues in anticipation of beginning construction on the new Lourdes High School facility. Weis Builders, construction managers for the project, will oversee this next round of site preparation. We have received permission from Bishop John M. Quinn, Diocese of Winona, for the footings to be dug and put in for the new school. [...]
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