Structurally imposing and architecturally stunning, Our Lady of Victory Chapel is an integral part of the College of St. Catherine. Inspired by St. Trophime at Arles in Provence, France, the chapel reflects the Modern Byzantine-Romanesque style.

The chapel was completed in 1924 under the direction of Sister Antonia McHugh, who helped found St. Catherine in 1905 and served as its leader for more than 30 years. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The chapel's richly decorated entrance provides vivid stone friezes depicting Christ, his 12 Apostles and St. Catherine of Alexandria, the college's patron saint. Inside the church, Christ the King appears in a stained glass panel behind the altar. Symbols of Christianity and the humanities decorate the walls in ornate tile designs throughout the chapel.

Dedication:
October 7, 1924, by Most Reverend Austin Dowling, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, on the Feast of Mary, Our Lady of Victory.

Rededication following renovation:
May 1, 1958, by Most Reverend William Brady, Archbishop of Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Architect:
H.A. Sullwood

Barrel Vault Ceiling Height:
126 feet

Newest Addition:
An organ dedicated in 1991 to Sister Mary Davida Wood, professor emeritus of music.


Sunday Worship is held in Our Lady of Victory Chapel each week at 10:30 a.m. You are invited to join the growing faith community of friends and neighbors, students, faculty, staff, alumnae, family and presider, Father John Estrem. For schedule...