Why the Academy?

Today, October 20, is a very special day for Sacred Heart schools around the world as we celebrate the Feast of Mater Admirabilis, “Mother Most Admirable.”

This morning, the Academy community gathered for Mass in the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne celebrated by Fr. Jeff Fennewald. This shared feast day reminds us of our deep connection to the wider Sacred Heart family as we are united in prayer.

As a young child, Kat was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and has undergone three extensive surgeries. Though thankfully not cancerous, it has been hard physically and emotionally over the past 15 years, and there are times when Kat has not been able to think or move.

Country Fair 2025 was a wonderful day filled with Academy spirit! Thanks especially to our chairs, Jackie and Chad Swagman, and co-chairs, Jon and Catherine Malycke, committees, volunteers, sponsors and donors for making Country Fair such a fun and successful day!

We are very excited to welcome Colleen Dulle back to the Academy for an evening book discussion and signing opportunity on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in Cribbin Hall Library. Her book, Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter, can be pre-ordered from her Penguin Random House or Amazon or purchased that evening.

Kindly register here.

The Academy was thrilled to receive a $10,000 grant from Gateway To Innovation (G2I) as part of their community giveback program. Their yearly conference for technology professionals returns proceeds to the worthy causes that advance the future of technology. This year, G2I awarded $300,000 to St. Louis area organizations and we are grateful to be among the award recipients once again.