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Academy of the Assumption
Old Assumption Chapel
Old Assumption Chapel, now St. Jude Melkite Catholic Church built in 1946 of Indiana Bedford stone
Location
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United States
Information
Funding type Private school
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
Founded1943
Closed1976
PrincipalTherese Margaret Duross
GenderGirls

Academy of the Assumption was a Catholic all-girls school that was located on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida, United States.

Built in 1943 and closed in 1976, [1] it was run by the Religious of the Assumption. The school's last principal was Sr. Therese Margaret Duross R.A. [2] After being closed, the facilities were sold. Most buildings have since been demolished, replaced by luxury high-rise condominiums that dot the area's skyline. However, some buildings are still standing and in use. The Assumption Chapel remains active, now a part of St. Jude Melkite Catholic Church.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Miami Alumnae Gather", Religious of the Assumption, October 7, 2006
  2. ^ "Miami Alumnae Gather". 7 October 2006.

Sources

  • The Miami News, Liquidation Sale Clears Out Academy Of The Assumption by Eliott Rodriguez, July 17, 1978, Page 4A.
  • The Miami News, Condo To Tower 41 Stories, by Larry Birger, July 25, 1979, Page 1A
  • The Miami Daily News, Chapel Cornerstone is Laid at Academy, May 3, 1946, Page 1B.