April 20, 2026
Dear OLLU Family,
I am writing to share with you some exciting news. Today, Bexar County Commissioner’s Court approved our proposal for a grant of $1.8M for the completion of the Chapel Auditorium’s restoration.
This grant will fulfill our mission that started in 2023. The auditorium, below Sacred Heart Chapel, was started in 1886 and took 28-years to complete, opening its doors in 1925. The auditorium was once the convening place for over 200 nuns receiving orientation. More recently, the auditorium was also the host for orientation for our students.
When completed, in late 2027, with modern technology, the auditorium will host career fairs, health fairs, small business forums, and, yes, orientations for our students.
We will share this news with the larger San Antonio community in a few days. But, for now, I wanted to share this exciting news with you first to show you that we are making progress in our efforts; and to thank you for your cooperation and support.
Conceptual Rendering of Chapel Auditorium
With gratitude,
Abel A. Chávez, MBA, Ph.D.