Legacy Mass & Brunch

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Grace
10:00 AM Brunch and Program

 
CELEBRATING THIS YEAR'S LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENTS

Sister Catherine McAuley Legacy Award:
The Sisters of Mercy

Father Forrey Legacy Award:
Father Louis W. Forrey

Let’s make this 75th Anniversary a turning point for our school, one where we reaffirm our commitment to the Catholic values we hold dear and ensure that the light of our community shines brighter than ever for years to come.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jon Cassady, Director of Advancement, at joncassady@olgparish.org or 952-999-9054. 

Our Lady of Grace Legacy Awards

Our Lady of Grace School ‘Sister Catherine McAuley Legacy Award’

Founder of the Sisters of Mercy in 1831 in Dublin, Ireland.

In 1949, Our Lady of Grace Catholic School opened with eight rooms, staffed by the Sisters of Mercy, who welcomed 115 students. This recognition is presented to individuals who have demonstrated and committed to our school’s academic excellence with significant impact to our OLG School community.

2024 Award Recipients: Sisters of Mercy – for 35 years of service from (1949 -1985) as OLG Principals, Teachers, and Staff. Currently there are nine (9) Sisters of Mercy still alive who served our OLG Catholic School.

Our Lady of Grace School ‘Father Louis Forrey Legacy Award’

Founder pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in 1946 and Catholic School in 1949.

Father Louis Forrey’s vision was to build a strong Catholic community of ministry and a K-8 school, all of which began with the founding of Our Lady of Grace Parish in 1946 with 165 families. A 22-acre campus was made available by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. In honor of our founding pastor, this recognition is presented to individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a significant impact by sharing their time and talent to our OLG Catholic School community.

2024 Award Recipient: Father Louis W. Forrey given posthumously