From the tower of St. William’s Hall, a partial view of the property Boston College purchased from the Archdiocese of Boston $65 million on August 20. The 18.7-acre parcel includes the St. John’s Seminary library building (above), the Archdiocesan Chancery building, Bishop Peterson Hall— a four-story building that contains classrooms, offices, and a chapel— and the Creagh Research Library, which currently houses the Archdiocese’s archives.
The transaction adds to Boston College’s previous acquisition of 46 acres in Brighton from the Archdiocese in 2004 and 2006, which included the former Cardinal’s Residence, St. William’s Hall, St. Clement’s Hall, and the former Tribunal building at 3 Lake Street.
Several administrative offices have already moved to Brighton, and the University is studying plans to locate the new School of Theology and Ministry there. The school will comprise the Weston Jesuit School of Theology, the Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, and adult education components of C21 Online.