Posted: July 13, 2010
The Campion College chapel is currently undergoing renovations and is closed to the public.
Work will occur on the interior and exterior of the chapel with an expected project completion date of 1 September 2010. For the duration of the project, the chapel will be designated a restricted access construction area and closed to the public. Only authorized personnel will be permitted access to the area. All other areas within the Campion College building will remain open and accessible to the public.
The centerpiece of the renovation project is the installation of two dalle de verre stained glass windows. The windows, which consist of four panels each, were originally designed and made by Paul and André Rault of Brittany, France in 1958 for the St. Joseph convent in Forget, Saskatchewan. In 2006, the college acquired the windows from Father Herve Vallee of the Diocese of Prince Albert. Fr. Vallee had preserved these works of art after they were removed from the convent in 1964.
“We are very grateful to our generous benefactors who have made this project possible. Installing these windows in the chapel will enhance the worship space and advance the devotion of those who use the chapel for prayer,” said Fr. Benjamin Fiore, SJ, Campion College president.
Also included in the renovation project is the replacement of existing exterior windows and frames, upgrading the interior lighting, and repainting of the chapel interior.
At times throughout the duration of the project the grounds surrounding the chapel and the walkway between the Campion chapel and the CKHS building will be temporarily restricted to pedestrian traffic. Wascana Center Authority will temporarily remove and trim some trees and shrubs, and prepare grounds to allow for construction equipment access to the east side of the chapel.
For more information contact:
Ken Yanko, R.P.A.
Director, Facilities & Operations
Phone: 306 -359-1249
Cell: 306- 596-7165
E-mail: ken.yanko@uregina.ca