Raise the Flag

Raising needed funds to upgrade the three flagpoles in the Pacelli round-a-bout to withstand the winds of southern Minnesota and proudly display our flags for generations to enjoy.

Closes 11/08/2025

Pacelli Catholic Schools, since 1913, has been the home of Catholic Education in Austin, MN. We are a PreK-12th grade system rooted in our pillars of Faith, Scholarship, and Service and are empowered to do this work to serve God.

Story

In 2022, a valuable investment was made by closing the street in front of Pacelli and replacing it with Greenspace- allowing for a safe and cohesive "campus" environment for our students to play, learn, and gather.

At that time, a roundabout driveway was put in front of the East side doors of Pacelli- with three flagpoles in the middle to proudly display the flags of the United States, the State of Minnesota, and the Vatican. These flags are a great way to show our pride in these institutions and inspire others to commit to the work of Civics to continue to build a better world for all.

The recent winds this spring have tested the limits of our flagpoles, and have caused them to bend. They continue to get worse as the winds persist this summer. The decision has been made to make an upgrade and buy three new, stronger poles that are suited for this display. The Flags are powerful symbols- and very recognizable as you'll see that Flags are featured in many of our school events throughout the year.

These new poles will be a once in a generation upgrade that will be noticed and appreciated by all who enter our doors.

Please help to Raise the Flag up our new flagpoles!

Donation summary

Total
US$5,000.00
Online
US$1,650.00
Offline
US$3,350.00
Direct
US$1,650.00
Fundraisers
US$0.00

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