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History of “Our Lady”

“Our Lady” was designed by former chairperson of the Saint Xavier Art Department, Linae Frei ’58, and first dedicated in 1964. The original sculpture was made possible by the generosity of alumni, friends, and supporters of Saint Xavier who underwrote the project by purchasing square inches of land at the west end of the campus lake for $1. The first home of “Our Lady” came to be known as Our Lady’s Acre.

After some 20 years of exposure to the elements, the much-weathered “Our Lady” was restored and refurbished by master craftsman and renowned sculpture conservator Andrej Dajnowski. It was moved to its current location, by the west entrance at that time. For more information or to order your commemorative brick, please call the Office of Development at (773) 298-3317.