Saint Mary's College breaks ground on Heritage and Research Center

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Saint Mary's College broke ground on its new Religious Heritage and Research Center today.

The new facility will chronicle the histories of nine different women's religious orders over the centuries.

The center also highlights the ministries and programs that Saint Mary's alumni have gone on to create, ranging from education to healthcare and public outreach.

Organizers are aiming to keep women's history in religious orders alive for generations to come.