Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski presided at the Sept. 9, 2018 dedication and blessing of the newly constructed Pope Francis Preparatory School on Wendover Road in Springfield. (Photos by Taylor Blake)

Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski is pictured after the Sept. 9 blessing and dedication ceremonies at Pope Francis Preparatory School in Springfield.

Bishop Rozanski speaks during the Sept. 9 dedication of the new Pope Francis Preparatory School on Wendover Road in Springfield.

Pope Francis Preparatory School senior Rachael Shannon offers a reflection during the Sept. 9 dedication ceremony.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno speaks during the dedication of the new Pope Francis Preparatory School.

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal is interviewed by Catholic Communications following the Sept. 9 dedication and blessing of the new Pope Francis Preparatory School.

Michele D'amour, chair of the board of directors for Pope Francis Preparatory School, speaks during the school's dedication ceremony on Sept. 9.

Pope Francis Preparatory School senior Joshua Sears speaks during the dedication ceremony on Sept. 9.

Paul Harrington, Pope Francis Preparatory School head of school, offers the Benediction during the school's dedication and blessing ceremony.