Coinciding with the Feast of St. John Bosco (one of the school's patron saints) on January 31, Magnificat Academy and Choir School acquired, through the most generous gift of a donor, a gift of land and buildings in nearby New Braintree, Massachusetts.
The land, nearly 14 acres, includes a lovely old New England style Colonial House, several outbuildings, and a main, cruciform building which was originally slated to become a monastery. Spacious and bright, the interior consists of a large lower and main floor, and includes in the central area an octagonal space intended for use as a chapel.
Two smaller outbuildings are also on the property - a garage, as well as a building which had been renovated for use as a hermitage.
Finishing the main building for use by the students will be quite an undertaking; planning is in the very preliminary stages at the moment, and no timetable is set for certain as to when the construction on the main building could be completed. It is hoped that the smaller building on the property, the former hermitage, could be used in the interim as classrooms while work on the main buildng is completed. Financing the construction is another concern, and while as always we trust in God's providence, which truly we have seen at work in helping the Academy grow and thrive, we must also call upon our friends and supporters for their help, their time, and treasures to fully make use of this property to best fulfill the academy's academic and spiritual mission. If you feel you can help us, whether through a donation, a gift of your time or talent, and of course through your prayers, please see our school's
contact or
donation page for details.
In the meantime, please enjoy looking at the photographs of the property, and once again, many thanks and blessings to our donor, and of course many prayers of gratitude!
