Community dedicates newly beautified Father Downey Garden
The Catalyst / Lauren Fitzgerald
NDB community members gather for the opening of the Father Downey Garden.
On Sunday August 14, members of the NDB community came together for the Day of Dedication of the Father Downey Garden. The event was held as a prayer service to recognize the alumni and parent donors who helped enhance the garden while honoring the sacred traditions of NDB.
“We are a Notre Dame school and we look at the vision of St. Julie and the Notre Dame sisters today, and we want to carry out that spirit of gratitude for our community and embrace the opportunity to continue to celebrate Notre Dame education,” said Director of Advancement Celine Curran.
The new garden’s paved pathways, clear landscaping and tables will serve as an outdoor space for the community to enjoy lunches and breaks. Larger school-wide events such as outdoor movies are also planned for the future.
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Stacey Westphal Gaasch • Oct 24, 2022 at 6:18 pm
You knew him as Father Downey. I knew him as Uncle Mike. I am so pleased to see his legacy continuing to be honored 27 years after his too-soon death with the “Father Downey Garden.” I know he was a beloved teacher (and reverend at his church in Oakville)–but to continue to see this outpouring of love makes me so happy. Thank you, Notre Dame High School!