Discover Loyola Our History The Past to the Present
The Past to the Present
Loyola's rich history of serving Montreal's English Catholic
community spans more than a hundred years. Prior to its
establishment as a distinct entity in 1896, Loyola was the
English section of Collège Ste-Marie, which was founded
in 1848. Loyola claims a long tradition of excellence from
commitment of educating "Men for Others" who are
intellectually competent, open to growth, religious,
loving and committed to doing justice.
1848 Jesuits open an English Section of Collège Ste. Marie.
There are thirteen students.
1896 The newly founded Loyola College moves to
the former convent of the Sacred Heart, southwest
corner of Bleury and St. Catherine Street.
at the former Tucker School, 68 Drummond St. on the west
side, just below St. Catherine Street, where it remains
until 1916.
1916 Loyola College moved to the campus on
Sherbrooke Street in the west end of Montreal.
The High School was located in the Junior
Building, and until 1961, shared the Administration
Building and then part of the Central Building.
In the Junior Building, surrounded by Gothic
architecture, gargoyles, leaded and stained-glass
windows and oak moulding, young men began
their journey, to become "Eight-Year Men." After
four years of High School and four years of
College, they graduated with university degrees in
the Arts or Sciences. In 1961 the era of boarders
ended and the High School was located only in the Junior Building.
An extension was added in 1968 and a gym was built south of Sherbrooke
Street in 1978.
Loyola remains in this building until 1992.
1991 Construction begins on the new Loyola High School Building.
Generous support from the Alumni contributes to the success
of the building campaign.
1992 Loyola transfers its tradition to a new building
across Sherbrooke Street, at the corner of
West Broadway, adjacent to the gym.
"Reaching New Heights," to construct a new
three-story wing, atrium and theatre.
2004-2005 A three-story wing and Bishops' atrium
was added to the existing building, along
West Broadway.
In 2005 The Eric Maclean S.J. Centre for the Performing Arts opened.
The tradition of excellence has prevailed throughout Loyola's history.
Through the continuity and direction of the Jesuits, the dedication of
competent and committed faculty and staff, the generous support of
parents, alumni and friends, Loyola continues to be an enduring,
vibrant institution of learning.
The school remains committed to its mission of developing the whole
person, through a comprehensive educational experience of academic
excellence, spiritual and religious formation, and extra-curricular
involvement in a range of activities from sports to debating, drama to
robotics. In the Ignatian spirit of care and concern for the individual,
Loyola strives to develop the diverse and unique talents of each
member of the Loyola community, and encourages the use of these
talents to serve others for the greater glory of God.
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