Emmaus Hall, originally named "Cloud Hall" or referred to simply as "the Seminary," was constructed in 1950-1951 and blessed by Cardinal Edward Mooney of the Archdiocese of Detroit, 2 archbishops, and 24 bishops from across the US and even Yugoslavia, on September 16th, 1952.
Cloud Hall, standing 4 stories tall, was first used to house seminarians from the Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud and elsewhere throughout the country as they prepared for the priesthood.
As the number of seminarians declined in the late 20th century, the St. Cloud Diocese bequeathed the Seminary back to Saint John's, which changed its name to "Emmaus Hall" and began using it to house lay and religious School of Theology and Seminary students.
Today, Emmaus Hall still houses graduate students studying for various graduate and non-degree programs, along with some classrooms, several offices, lounges, a small library, and the Mary, Mother Of Our Redeemer Chapel.
Now, it's time for our next A-Cross Saint John's photo-clue of the week!
