About
St. Cecilia Academy is a private all-girls Catholic 7th through 12th grade school owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in the Diocese of Nashville, Tennessee. The Dominican Sisters devote themselves to Christian education of youth in institutions of learning. The Academy is responsible to carry out its mission in keeping with the unique charism of the Dominican Order and the St. Cecilia Congregation, fostering the Gospel spirit of truth and charity while seeking to relate all human culture to the news of salvation. St. Cecilia Academy is accredited by Cognia.
Mission & Vision
Keeping with the unique charism of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation, we believe that Truth is the greatest form of charity.
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See our campus and experience what it is like to be part of the St. Cecilia community.
History
Founded in 1860, St. Cecilia is the oldest, continuously running private school in Nashville.
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School Patron, Saint Cecilia
Saint Cecilia was a young Roman noblewoman, Christian, and martyr. She heard heavenly music sung by an angel telling her to give herself to God. Demonstrating piety and courage, Saint Cecilia converted many to Christianity until the Roman authorities put her to death for her faith. Even in her dying condition, she continued to offer the witness of a vibrant faith, hope, and charity that could not be extinguished. Since 1860, St. Cecilia Academy students have been immersed in the arts in addition to academics and athletics.
