Our Lady of Victory Chapel, St. °µÍø½ûÇø, Centennial Celebration

Join the St. °µÍø½ûÇø community in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Our Lady of Victory Chapel. We’ll honor the centennial of the Chapel — newly reopened following preservation work — and gather together for a multi-day series of events.

All are welcome. 

Share Your Memories and Photos

In the spirit of celebration, we invite you to share your own memories and photos of the Chapel! What part did the Chapel play in your St. Kate's experience? In your life after St. Kate's?

. Your submissions may be used in upcoming University publications about the Chapel Centennial, including magazine articles, Newswires, and/or social media.

Centennial Events

Sunday, October 6

Centennial Mass
10:30 a.m., Chapel
A special Centennial Mass will commemorate a century of this campus spiritual and community center. 

Mass will be livestreamed for those attending virtually:
The weekly is available online.

Reception
Immediately following Mass, Lawn near Chapel (west of Derham)
We'll convene outdoors for refreshments and conversation. 

 

Monday, October 7

Centennial Community Celebrations

Cookies
12 p.m., Coeur de °µÍø½ûÇø, 2nd-floor Atrium
Drop by to pick up a tasty treat and learn more about this week's Centennial celebrations. 

Paint and Sip
12 p.m., Lawn near Chapel (west of Derham)
Paint while enjoying refreshments and beverages (non-alcoholic). No art experience needed! All supplies will be provided.

Self-guided Tours
1–5 p.m., Chapel
Learn all about the Chapel with the new self-guided tour booklet, found at the back of the Chapel. Walk through the space, take time for yourself, and reacquaint yourself with this special place on campus. Staff will also be on site during this time to answer any questions. 

Love Makes All Things New: A Spirit Song Choir Concert
7 p.m., Chapel
Celebrate the Chapel centennial with an evening of music from . 

 

Thursday, October 10

Chapel Trivia
6 p.m., The Pulse, Coeur de °µÍø½ûÇø
Gather with friends and test your knowledge at this special trivia night, hosted by The Pulse and SEEK and featuring questions about Our Lady of Victory Chapel.

Learn More About the Chapel

Interested in discovering more about the history and impact of Our Lady of Victory Chapel? There are several displays on campus dedicated to the Chapel — see below to find out where and when to find them.

  • Where: Outside Archives, lower level of the library
  • When: On display now through the Centennial 

  • Where: In the library
  • When: On display September 23 through October 18, 2024

  • Where: North Sacristy, behind the Chapel
  • When: On display September 27 through October 26, 2024

  • Where: Back of the Chapel, west side
  • When: On display October 6, 2024 through the end of the year

  • Where: Vestibule in the Chapel, west side
  • When: On display October 6, 2024 through the end of the year