Chapel Fund

Construction Progress

$3.5 Million Campaign Goal Reached for Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel

Groundbreaking of Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel to be held in August

With more than 200 donors coming together in support of building a free-standing chapel in the heart of campus, Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Ky., has met its goal of raising $3.5 million to build the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel. Groundbreaking is expected to occur this August, with anticipated completion of the project in early fall of 2012.

The decades-long dream of building a chapel became a determined quest in 2009, when President Sister Margaret Stallmeyer, C.D.P., with the support of the Board of Trustees, launched an official fund-raising campaign to make that dream a reality. The Diocese of Covington, under the guidance of Bishop Roger Foys, led the donor list with a multi-year $500,000 pledge, and soon parishes, the three founding religious women’s communities, priests and other donors joined in the effort. A capstone gift from John and Juanita Griffin and family allowed the College to meet the goal this March.

“I am so grateful for all who participated in this campaign. Our new chapel will stand as an enduring testament of the faith of this community,” Stallmeyer said. She also noted the chapel is being designed by Northern Kentucky-based architects Robert Ehmet Hayes & Associates PLLC.

The Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel is anticipated to become a campus and community landmark and a symbol of the school’s identity as a Catholic educational and cultural institution. The design concept for the chapel reflects the commitment to faith and welcoming environment which Thomas More College embodies. A soaring roof, bell tower and amphitheater will highlight the exterior spaces and will beckon passersby to appreciate the beauty of the faith-inspired structure. Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel will serve as the physical focal point and spiritual heart of the Thomas More College campus for current and future students, as well as the community.

There are still some remaining naming opportunities for the chapel, and additional donations are welcome to help maintain the building. To enquire about making a contribution, contact Vice President for Institutional Advancement Cathy Silvers at 859-344-3344 or cathy.silvers@thomasmore.edu.

Chapel Naming Opportunities

For more information about the chapel project or ways to donate, contact Cathy Silvers, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Thomas More College, (859) 344-3344