Sacred Heart Academy began construction on a new 35,000-square-foot addition and renovation project last week, according to an April 29 press release from the school.
The initiative is part of Sacred Heart’s $30 million “Sacred Heart Forever” campaign and is supported by donations. The expansion will include new facilities such as a dining hall, outdoor patio, student-run coffee shop and cafe, a redesigned entrance with a grand hallway, conference center, and a Student Life Empowerment Hub featuring collaboration spaces and offices.
“These state-of-the-art facilities will better serve students, faculty, and families by enhancing daily learning experiences, strengthening collaboration, and deepening the connections at the heart of SHA sisterhood,” Sacred Heart president Dr. Karen McNay announced during the ceremony.
The Archdiocese of Louisville promotes Catholic spiritual development and supports community outreach through its various ministries according to the official website. It also maintains archives that safeguard historical documents from its institutions for research purposes according to the official website.
As an ecclesiastical territory aligned with the Roman Catholic Church according to the official website, the Archdiocese aims to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, foster worship through sacraments, build faith communities, address human needs, encourage spiritual growth, and promote justice and compassion according to the official website. The Archdiocese operates under guidance from its Archbishop with support from consultative groups such as the College of Consultors and Pastoral Council according to the official website, providing pastoral care across central Kentucky parishes according to the official website.
