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St. Rose Academy
Founded August, 1956,
Birmingham, Alabama
Diocese of Birmingham
 St. Rose Academy has always been a "family affair." Terence Mackin, the
brother of Sr. Aloysius Mackin, made plans to convert his family home,
which was constructed in 1911, into
a school. Arrangements were made to open the school in the August of 1956
and the Dominican Sisters agreed to administer and staff it.
While Mr. Mackin died before the full realization of his plan, St. Rose
Academy opened in August of 1956 and has educated children from all over
the city of Birmingham. What began as a family affair continues in the
context of a larger family where the faith is lived and taught.
 For many years both school and convent were housed in the original Mackin
home. A new era began in 1993 with the erection of a gymnasium and
additional classrooms. The year 1998 saw the addition of the Discovery
Center property, the purchase of eight new lots up the hill, and the
building of a new convent. Throughout her history, St. Rose Academy has
grown in both physical and spiritual proportions as a result of the
dedication of the sisters, the support of her families and the generosity
of benefactors.
| Current Bishop: |
Bishop David E. Foley |
| Parishes served:
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The entire city of Birmingham, although St. Rose is
located in the Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul |
| Enrollment:
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236 |
| Landmark Dates |
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• 1956 |
Death of Terence Makin |
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First Mass offered by Bishop Durick |
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School opens |
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• 1957 |
Conversion of garage into kindergarten building |
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• 1962 |
Dedication of new wing with three classrooms |
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• 1993 |
Blessing of the Lee& Nancy Bruno Education Center |
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• 1997 |
Donation of eight lots of property and the
Discovery |
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Center building for development |
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• 1998 |
Completion of new convent |
Visit St. Rose Academy at:
www.saintroseacademy.com
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