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An Outpouring of Support for Alumni Christmas Basket Collection

January 8, 2021

“As a child at St. Charles and later as Assistant Principal, I loved our beautiful tradition of giving generously to those in need during the Christmas season. Thank you for organizing the alums so that we, too, could participate in this beautiful event.” — Mary Pat White, RSCJ ’59

We knew our 7th Annual Alumni Christmas Basket Collection would be different this year, but we were unprepared for the overwhelming generosity from alumni and parents of alumni! Nearly 900 items were delivered via our Amazon registry or dropped off in-person and $5,445 was raised to purchase an additional 3,700 items. On behalf of the Academy alumni, 83 baskets were contributed to the school’s overall effort, significantly impacting so many in our community!

#ShopASHalums

December 7, 2020

Did you know that when you #ShopSmall, you can also support Academy alums? Check out some of these businesses and #ShopASHalums! Most have an online store. Let’s show our alums some ASH love!

Join Alumni for Day of Service on Nov. 14, 2020

November 2, 2020

For the past several years, alums have commemorated Philippine’s Feast (Nov. 18) with a Day of Service. Not only is this a community builder among alums, it is a direct expression of Goal 3 of Sacred Heart education: a social awareness which impels to action. In the past, our alums have served at area organizations as well as completed projects on the Academy’s campus. 

For this unique year, we are planning projects on the Academy campus where we will be following our safety guidelines (temp checks, social distancing and mask wearing). We’ll begin at 8:30 a.m. with prayer in the Shrine, followed by coffee, juice and donuts in the Cafeteria. Projects will begin around 9 a.m. 

MARCH for the HEART Annual Alumni Challenge

March 18, 2020

MARCH for the HEART, our Alumni Annual Fund Challenge, runs from March 17-31. Our  goal is to increase overall alumni participation, so YOUR gift ― no matter the amount ― is gratefully received and benefits every Academy student every day.

Chicago Alum Happy Hour

February 21, 2020

We have postponed this event and plan to reschedule later in the spring. Stay tuned for details!

Academy Alumni Happy Hour
Friday, March 13   |   5:30 p.m.
The Game Room, 2nd floor of the Chicago Athletic Association (12 S. Michigan Ave.)

Journey to Sugar Creek, Kansas

February 3, 2020

We have postponed this event and plan to reschedule. Stay tuned for details!

Journey to Sugar Creek, Kansas
A Lenten Pilgrimage to Philippine’s Home with the Potawatomi
Thursday, March 26-Friday, March 27, 2020 (2 full days).

In 1841, Philippine Duchesne traveled to Sugar Creek, Kansas and spent a year with the Potawatomi Indians, realizing a lifelong dream of working with Native Americans. She was respected and well-loved, and they called her “the woman who prays always.”

Join Sister Margaret Munch as she leads a pilgrimage to Sugar Creek to visit St. Mary’s and Mound City, where Philippine lived with the Potawatomi. Highlights of the trip include the Indian pay station, Sacred Heart Church and St. Mary’s Mission/St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park.

Join Alums for our Day of Service on Saturday, Nov. 16

November 6, 2019

For the past several years, alums have commemorated Philippine’s Feast (Nov. 18) with a Day of Service. Not only is this a community builder among alums, it is a direct expression of Goal 3 of Sacred Heart education: a social awareness which impels to action. Alums serve at area organizations as well as complete projects on the Academy’s campus. 

Alumni—In Their Words

October 31, 2019

When Brianne Bannon ’10 thinks of her years at the Academy, these words come to mind: Home. Friendship. Warmth.

Alumni—In Their Words

October 24, 2019

Supportive, inspiring and intellectual are the words Amanda Hasenbeck ’16 uses to describe her experience at the Academy.