Several OLSWA carpenters, including second-year student Jamie Hanlon and alumnus Ben Baklinski, spent this past summer building a homey duplex a few blocks from the school to accommodate the growing numbers of students. The attractive residence was designed by Mr. James Hanlon, who also oversaw its construction. The Academy was very grateful to have Bishop Mulhall come and bless the two new men's residences on September 19, 2011. Students and staff, board members and builders, attended as the Bishop made his way through the two houses, blessing each room. The divided building was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, and the young men living there are happily settled into their new home. As tokens of appreciation for their handiwork, Richard Sauro, Chair of the Board of Directors, presented awards to the construction crew at the OLSWA community dinner that night.

Bishop Mulhall with students and staff in St. Peter's during the blessing ceremony.

St. Peter and St. Paul residences.