Dominican Heritage and Alumni House / Edgehill Campaign
Dominican Heritage and Alumni House and St. Catherine Benincasa Chapel
- Watercolor by Sister Joanne Cullimore, O.P. ‘52
On May 28, 2009, Dominican's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to proceed immediately with the transformation of the historic Edgehill mansion into the Dominican Heritage and Alumni House, with the St. Catherine Benincasa Chapel as the centerpiece of this important project. Work commences in mid-June.
The Dominican Heritage and Alumni House will restore the much-loved mansion, which served as home to generations of Dominican students, into a welcoming home for Dominican alumni and a unique space to celebrate the University's rich history and Dominican heritage. The St. Catherine Benincasa Chapel will provide alumni, students, and friends with a Catholic place of worship.
"On behalf of the alumni, I want to thank the Board of Trustees for approving the resolution to move ahead with the renovation of the Edgehill mansion," said Susan McCue, president of the Alumni Association. "I cannot express how important this project is, and I believe that raising the additional funds needed to complete the project will be no problem."
Funds committed to the project stand at just over $6 million, with alumni contributing more than $3 million, including $1 million from the Arline and Thomas J. Bannan Foundation. University Trustees have contributed an additional $1.1 million.
A "close the gap" campaign will begin in earnest in order to raise an additional $2 million necessary to complete the foundation-to-roof renovation of the 15,000 square-foot Queen Anne Victorian.
Now, more than ever, we need the University's alumni and friends to give--or give again--as we begin to transform the interior, the exterior, and the gardens surrounding this jewel of Dominican.
Trustee Tony Castellucci, who was appointed by the Board to oversee the renovation, will provide monthly updates to the Board's Executive Committee as to the status of construction and fundraising. He will work with Trustee Jim Deitz, chair of the Edgehill Campaign Committee, to close the funding gap. As a clear sign of his commitment to the project, Castellucci made a $250,000 gift to the campaign.
The University received design approval from the City of San Rafael earlier this year. Ten general contractors were invited to submit a guaranteed lump sum bid. The contract was awarded to Wright Contracting, Inc. of Santa Rosa. Wright, founded in 1953, was the general contractor on Dominican's Edgehill Village residence hall complex. The company has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality work on time and within budget.
Planning is underway for an early September celebration for alumni, students, and friends--an opportunity to give thanks to the many people who worked tirelessly through two campaigns to make this dream a reality.
Edgehill Campaign Gift Recognition
Contributors Book
All contributors are recognized in the Contributors Book, located in Heritage Hall
Alumni Honor Roll
Donate $250 or more and your name is included on the Alumni Honor Roll, located in the Alumni Lounge
Edgehill Honor Roll
Donate $1,000 or more and your name is included on the Edgehill Honor Roll, located in the Edgehill foyer
Memorial Gifts
Memorial gifts of $5,000 or more are recognized in the Reservation Chapel
Naming Opportunities
Gifts of $10,000 or more can be recognized in a variety of ways
For a list of naming opportunities or for more information about the Dominican Heritage and Alumni House,
please contact
Jane Winter
Edgehill Program Manager
P: 415-458-3762
E: jane.winter@dominican.edu
