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July 2021
Illuminating Excellence: The Campaign for BC High begins
As the silent phase of Illuminating Excellence: The Campaign for BC High began, transformative gifts moved our campus forward.
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March 2022
John V. Murphy ’67 P’98 gifts $2.3M for the Murphy Family Stadium
With new grandstand seating for fans, ADA-compliant ramps and stairs, a new press box and state-of-the-art sound system, and two new buildings to house permanent concession, ticketing, and restroom facilities, the stadium will better serve the next generation of Eagles. A spectator plaza, complete with a courtyard for students and fans to congregate before and during athletic and school events, adds a welcoming space for the community.
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April 2022
The Patrick F. Cadigan Family Foundation gifts $49M
The Patrick F. Cadigan ’52 Family Foundation Wellness Complex is made possible through a historic $49M gift, the largest in the school's history and the largest ever to a Catholic secondary school in New England. This bold investment in the health, well-being, and formation of our young men advances the student wellness priorities outlined in BC High’s Vision 2026 Strategic Plan.
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May 2022
The Class of 2022 donates more than $6,500 to BC High
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June 2022
The Fund for BC High reaches more than $4M raised
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October 2022
BC High announces the House System following $10M gift from Michael D. White ’70
In addition to endowing the Center for Emerging Leaders, Mike White ’70’s generous $10M gift establishes an endowment for the newly-implemented House System, which allows students to connect more deeply with each other, the adult members of the community, and better promotes personal wellbeing, learning, and growth.
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May 2023
The Imago Dei Center for Justice and Belonging receives $3M gift to support the center’s work
The newly endowed Imago Dei Center for Justice and Belonging strengthens a campus culture where students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families are valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. The Center focuses on creating an inclusive environment that supports the academic and personal growth of all individuals by recognizing and embracing the strength of our community’s diversity, across race, ethnicity, culture, gender, socioeconomic background, and beliefs.
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June 2023
Gifts of $500 or less contribute more than $525K to support campaign and campus priorities
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June 2023
More than 500 alumni, parents, and friends make gifts to BC High of $1,500+
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October 2023
BC High publicly launches Illuminating Excellence: The Campaign for BC High
At the site of the former Boston Globe, now Southline, the BC High donor community gathered to hear from student speakers and campaign co-chairs. The event concluded with the illumination of campus as President Grace Cotter Regan P’12 announced the launch of the campaign with $97 million already committed to campaign initiatives.
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November 2023
The Shields Fellows Program is announced following a $5M gift from Jack Shields ’79 P’06
BC High received a gift from Jack Shields ’79 P’06 to launch the Shields Fellows Program, designed to expand access to a BC High education and break down barriers to student success. Shields Fellows are granted full tuition and access to exclusive experiential learning pathways in and around Boston, including innovation accelerator programs, workshops, conferences, internships, and mentorship opportunities.
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March 2024
The Gregory E. Bulger ’68 Endowment for the Arts is established with a $1.25M gift
BC High announced that the school received a gift of $1.25 million from alumnus Gregory E. Bulger ’68 to establish the Gregory E. Bulger ’68 Endowment for the Arts, providing a sustainable source of income so that future generations of Eagles can experience the life-changing power of creativity and expression. In the following school year, BC High offered over 90 fine and performing arts performances and art exhibits.
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April 2024
Illuminating Excellence: The Campaign for BC High Community Launch
The BC High community gathered to celebrate Illuminating Excellence: The Campaign for BC High. The event featured an inspiring program, dancing in a transformed McNeice Pavilion, and an immersive experience showcasing BC High's focus on Human Excellence, Access and Affordability, and our Physical Campus.
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April 2024
BC High breaks ground on the Cadigan Wellness Complex
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May 2024
$1M gift is made to endow Kairos and support the Center for Ignatian Identity and Formation
A $1M gift endows the Kairos retreat and enables BC High’s Center for Ignatian Identity and Formation to provide holistic formation experiences, including over 40 programs, comprised of retreats, service immersions, and spiritual experiences. -
May 2024
The Class of 1974 raises $192,000 to support campaign priorities
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June 2024
Nearly 4,000 donors support BC High during fiscal year 2024
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June 2024
Michael D. White ’70’s Center for Emerging Leaders launches new programs
Following Michael D. White ’70’s $10M gift, during the 2023–2024 school year, 60 students participated in the Emerging Leaders Cohort; 11 programs and events were held with a range of external speakers; and the Leadership Certificate Program launched with 23 juniors enrolled.
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June 2024
$11.9M is raised for access and affordability, bringing BC High's number of endowed and current use scholarships to 212
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June 2024
40% of BC High parents make a gift to follow their Eagle's passions
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September 2024
BC High welcomes its first group of Shields Fellows
Following the gift from Jack Shields ’79 P’06 to launch the Shields Fellows Program, 5 students from Brockton begin their journey at BC High supported by full tuition, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities in Boston’s innovation economy. In September 2025, 4 more Shields Fellows began their BC High journey. -
October 2024
Within the Illuminating Excellence Campaign, The Legacy Campaign is launched
The Legacy Campaign is launched to recognize those in our community who have documented an estate commitment during this campaign. By the end of the fiscal year, $25M has been committed since July 2021 including a historic $10M bequest intention from BC High friends Frank Barron and Eve Brandis Sundelson.
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April 2025
The Margarete & John A. McNeice, Jr. ’50 GP’13 Center for Ignatian Identity and Formation is established with a $3M gift
A $3 million gift from the John A. McNeice, Jr. Charitable Foundation establishes the Margarete & John A. McNeice, Jr. ’50 GP’13 Center for Ignatian Identity and Formation. The Center will strengthen Jesuit faith formation, create a welcoming space for spiritual growth, and serve as a national model for Ignatian formation through enhanced curriculum, faculty and staff formation, student House collaboration, sacramental preparation, and lifelong engagement opportunities for parents and alumni.
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April 2025
The Eagles for Others Society is launched
The Eagles for Others Society celebrates and recognizes our most loyal donors who have made a gift—at any level and for any purpose—for two or more consecutive years, for their consistent generosity and enduring commitment to BC High's mission. -
May 2025
Edmond D. Villani ’64 Institute for Civil Discourse is established with $2.5M gift
BC High announces a transformative gift from Edmond D. Villani ’64 to establish the Edmond D. Villani ’64 Institute for Civil Discourse. Anchored by a Distinguished Faculty Chair in the Humanities, the Institute will set a national standard for rigorous scholarship, respectful dialogue, and leadership across the political spectrum. Charles Shaw is established as the inaugural chair.
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June 2025
The Fund for BC High raises a record $4.7M
The Fund for BC High raises a record $4.7M, signaling the importance of unrestricted dollars and the impact the Fund has on the student experience. -
October 2025
The Patrick F. Cadigan ’52 Family Foundation Wellness Complex officially opens its doors
With a multi-day grand opening event, including an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with Maria Cadigan, Patrick F. Cadigan ’52’s daughter, and Dennis Delahanty, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Patrick F. Cadigan ’52 Family Foundation, BC High officially opens its doors to the Cadigan Wellness Complex. The weekend included an immersive experience featuring the new pool, installations in the state-of-the-art strength and conditioning center, and a live kitchen demonstration in the new Szymanski Wellness Kitchen.
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January 2026
Illuminating Excellence: The Campaign for BC High announces new $150M goal
Building on strong momentum to invest in students, expand access, and strengthen the campus for future generations, Illuminating Excellence: The Campaign for BC High announces an expanded $150 million goal.
