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. T . ,.v-1' ...J - ll B. A onception His Excellency, the Most Reverend George W. Ahr, blessed and broke the ground on Sat- urday, June l3, l953, at the west end of the main building for the new Chapel of the lm- maculate Conception and Mercy Hall which would be completed in June, l955. The first step in this happy milestone was made pos- sible by donations of priests, alumnae, present students, and benefactors. The ground break- ing ceremony was a solemn occasion brightened by the radiant smiles of the sisters and the spirit of the priests who braved the rain to at- tend the blessing. The Bishop dug the first shovelful of soil. Others, including our Chap- lain Monsignor Martin A. Madura and the members of the Council, participated in this ground breaking ceremony. Justifiable pride surged through the hearts of the sisters as they watched the progress of the 'foundation and later the development of the structure. The day by day construction was observed with keenness by both the sisters and the students. To the right of the main entrance and spanning the driveway is an Arcade con- necting the main building to the Chapel and containing on separate floors five guest rooms and seven music practice rooms. The head of the large arch spanning the driveway is inset with weathered gray cypress wood, in the center of which stands a, more-than-life size marble statue of the Blessed Mother looking down on the courtyard. The corner stone laying on June ll, l95-5, another memorable step, was followed by the dedication, and on December 8th the Main altar and Our Lady's altar were consecrated. These ceremonies were also conducted by Bishop George W. Ahr. The Community of the Sisters of Mercy, their friends and the students now attending the Academy enjoy the spiritual opportunities of this holy and artistic structure. Thus the dream of the Immaculate Conception Chapel grew toa reality. l l
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