Pre-dating even the Great Hall, Stella Maris Chapel was built across Lake Sagatagan to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus, in 1872.
The original chapel survived a tornado in 1894 but burned down on April 17, 1903 due to a lightning strike.
The chapel was rebuilt in the early 20th century and in 1943, under the direction of Fr. Cloud Meinberg, OSB, saw major reinforcements made, such as the replacement of a stolen cornerstone and the addition of fieldstone buttresses.
In 1989, a new roof was added, brick and wall repair completed, paint applied, and a new altar erected.
A few times each year, SOT/Sem students or alumni will gather at Stella Maris to celebrate Mass, and either via the Chapel Trail in the summer months or the top of frozen Lake Sag in the winter months, the chapel is often a popular destination for a hike.
Now, it's time for our next A-Cross Saint John's photo-clue of the week!
