THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Page 11 Malden Catholic unveils state-of-the-art academic and athletic center New facility expands classroom, STEM and athletic spaces to serve MC’s rapidly growing student community Special to The Advocate R ecently, Malden Catholic (MC) officially opened its new $31 million, cutting-edge academic and athletic building, which will enable the school to meet the demands of its rapidly increasing enrollment and support the school’s distinctive co-divisional model and new 7th- and 8th-grade division. The building adds additional classroom space and sophisticated lab and technical teaching spaces to support its rigorous STEM programs, as well as modern athletic facilities for its exceptional student-athletes. “Malden Catholic has grown from approximately 500 students when I arrived in 2019 to a projected 1,100 students or more next year, becoming a national model for sustainable Catholic education in an urban setting,” said MC President John Thornburg. “We are grateful to all of the partners who came alongside our Capital Campaign to shift this project from concept to reality.” The new building includes: 1. 35,000-square-foot Donovan Fieldhouse with an indoor turf field for year-round training 2. Passacantilli Gymnasium and volleyball/basketball court 3. 3,000-square -foot Grant Family Fitness Center, equipped by Gronk Fitness (Courtesy photos) 4. Specialized classrooms for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, robotics and biomedical engineering learning 5. A dedicated 7th- and 8thgrade wing with 18,000 square feet of classrooms, cafeteria and office space for up to 200 students and 22 new teachers and staff “As a model of growth for Catholic Schools nationwide, our cutting-edge facilities and expanded curriculum provide our students with the highest quality academic experience,” said MC Board of Trustees Chair Michael Cantalupa ’79. “On behalf of our Board I want to express our gratitude to MC’s donors, partners and hard-working staff who made this vibrant campus expansion possible. It will undoubtedly benefit Malden Catholic students today and for generations to come.” About Malden Catholic For 92 years Malden Catholic High School has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Prize winner, a U.S. Senator, two ambassadors and numerous community and business heads among our alumni. MC is a co-divisional, college preparatory high school. Sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers and guided by their spiritual values of simplicity, humility, compassion, trust and zeal, MC inspires all students to lives of service, leadership and excellence. An inclusive community of faith, MC nurtures enduring personal relationships and life-long learning.
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