University acquires Mount Alvernia High School campus and convent property

The 23-acre parcel is located at 790 Centre Street, directly across from Newton Campus.

Boston College has purchased the 23-acre Mount Alvernia High School campus and convent property at 790 Centre Street in Newton from the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception.

The Franciscan Sisters made the decision to close the school and sell the property due to enrollment and financial challenges at Mount Alvernia High School. They reached out to Boston College, with which they have maintained close ties for more than 85 years, with the goal of keeping the property in the hands of a Catholic educational institution. The sale was completed on October 3.

University Spokesman Jack Dunn said Boston College intends to use the property for educational and administrative purposes.

The parcel contains three buildings and a garage comprising 73,850 gross square feet, and is located directly across Centre Street from the Newton Campus.