A Historic Moment for Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart! Latz & Company is proud to celebrate with our partners at Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart on their monumental achievement of purchasing their school property! This milestone secures not only Josephinum’s mission of empowering young women through leadership and education but also the bright future of its students for generations to come. We applaud the unwavering dedication and collaborative effort that made this dream a reality. This is more than a property—it’s an investment in education, community, and opportunity. Here’s to continued success and an even brighter future! 🎉
The Board of Directors of Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, Chicago’s longest standing all girls Catholic High School, announced an agreement in principle for the purchase of its school property at 1501 N. Oakley Blvd., via a newly formed 501(c) (3) created for the sole purpose of owning the property. This milestone agreement was made possible through a cornerstone commitment from a major national foundation and support from long-standing Josephinum benefactors. In conjunction with the property purchase, Josephinum has launched a Capital Campaign, Forever Jo, to raise an additional $23 million to endow school operations and establish its next chapter as a leadership academy for young women. Josephinum’s President, Richard McMenamin, emphasized the significance of this moment in the school’s 135-year history: “This agreement is not just about securing our physical space—it’s about securing a brighter future for our students, their families, and their communities. The transition into a leadership academy for young women will open doors of opportunity and provide our students with the tools they need to become leaders in their communities.” McMenamin also thanked the school’s founders: “The Sisters of Christian Charity, who opened the school in 1890 and operated it until 1985, and have been dedicated stewards of Josephinum for many decades. We greatly appreciate their unwavering commitment and support, which has positively impacted generations of students.” Visit josephinum.org/realestate to read the full press release.