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Saint Bede Academy to Celebrate 135 Years this September
For 135 years, Saint Bede Academy has been a place where faith, learning and lifelong friendships take root. This year, we invite our Saint Bede family to reflect and celebrate this historic milestone together.
From Europe to the Illinois: The Journey That Led to Saint Bede
Long before the first students walked through the doors of Saint Bede in 1891, the Academy’s story has already crossed continents.
Building the Foundation for the Future
In her introduction message in the Spring/Summer 2026 edition of The Bedan Record, Academy Superintendent Eve Postula reflects on Saint Bede’s Benedictine heritage, the people who have shaped its mission for generations and the responsibility to ensure its future. Her message honors the faith and vision of Saint Bede’s founders while looking ahead to the importance of stewardship, accessibility and a strong endowment that will sustain the Academy for generations to come.
Welcome to the Family: Alumni Association Introduces a Graduation Pinning Ceremony
Graduation day at Saint Bede Academy is a milestone that students and families look forward to for years. This spring, the Alumni Association added something new to the occasion - a pin, and with it, a formal welcome into the alumni community.
Alumni Spotlight: Kyle Dinges ’95
From the halls of Saint Bede Academy to the front office of the St. Louis Cardinals, alumnus Kyle Dinges ’95 shares how his Benedictine education helped shaped his career, values and approach to leadership.