By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
CORAL GABLES | For the first time in over 70 years, St. Theresa School in Coral Gables will be expanding with the addition of a multipurpose building. School and church leaders hope to break ground before the end of 2025.
The news comes just before the school’s 100th anniversary celebration this fall. St. Theresa School holds the distinction of being the oldest Catholic school in Miami-Dade County.
The Coral Gables City Commission has unanimously approved the project, a building to be situated on the north side of campus that will include a gymnasium, performing arts stage, language lab, classrooms, and administrative offices. According to the May 3, 2025, press release, Zyscovish Architects are spearheading the design.
Now, St. Theresa School and its parish, Church of the Little Flower, launched a fundraising campaign, the Centennial Campaign, a year and a half ago to raise $13 million for this project.
In addition, the parish is raising money for restorations and enhancements to the church, including a custom pipe organ.
“They [the founders] left us the legacy of the most majestic church in the Archdiocese of Miami and the timeless school where our children have gathered as students of St. Theresa,” said Father Manny Alvarez, pastor. “Now we are working to leave the next generation of the Church of the Little Flower parishioners and St. Theresa students the same gifts our founders left us.”
To learn more about the Centennial Campaign fundraiser for the school and parish and how to contribute, please contact Ashley Dominguez at [email protected].
Photographer: COURTESY
Aerial view of St. Theresa School campus in Coral Gables including the new Multi-Purpose Building, seen on the left.
