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West Rittenhouse Square Convent Chapel
A view of the interior of the Notre Dame Convent chapel at West Rittenhouse Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chi Rho Window
A photo of one of the stained glass windows at the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with SND Crest
A photo of the stained glass window with the Sisters of Notre Dame crest at the convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with Sacred Heart
A photo of a stained glass window of the Sacred Heart in the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with Mary
A photo of an elaborate stained glass window of Mary at the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with Lilies
A photo of a stained glass window showing lilies at the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with Eucharist
A photo of a stained glass window of the Holy Eucharist at the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
The Summit - St Cecilia Hall
A view of the stage in the St Cecilia Hall auditorium at The Summit. Until 1895 when the chapel was built, St Cecilia Hall was the school and community chapel. After 1895, St Cecilia Hall became the official auditorium of the school. The hall was…
The Summit - Sr Superior Louise's Tomb
A view of Sr Superior Louise's tomb inside the chapel at The Summit. Sr Superior Louise envisioned The Summit, but died in 1888, a year before the property was purchased by Sr Superior Julia. She was originally buried at the Mt Notre Dame cemetery,…
The Summit - Sr Superior Julia's Tomb
A view of the tomb where Sr Superior Julia was buried in The Summit's chapel until 2012. In 2012, she and Sr Superior Louise were reburied in the cemetery at Mt Notre Dame, so as to be closer to the community.
The Summit - Sr Superior Julia's Funeral
A view of the casket at the funeral for Sr Superior Julia in The Summit's chapel. Sr Superior Julia built The Summit from Sr Superior Louise's vision and transformed it into a convent, school, and novitiate.
The Summit - Newly Built
A view of the front of the newly constructed Summit school and convent. Originally intended to be a convalescent home, construction plans soon changed to include a school in the building of The Summit.
The Summit - First Communion, Boys
A view of the communion ceremony for the boys at The Summit's chapel. Along with scholastic education, the Sisters also provided classes and preparation for students receiving their First Communion.
The Summit - Community by Chapel, c1910
A view of the community at The Summit on the side of the chapel. The chapel, complete in 1895, was built in a Gothic style and adorned with many beautiful carvings, windows, and marble.
Sts Joachim and Anne Convent Chapel
The interior of the chapel built in 1930 for the Sisters. The Sisters arrived in 1925 at the Sts Joachim and Anne parish and opened the parochial school with 229 children.
Stained glass window of St Julie's Vision
The stained glass window at St Hubert chapel showing St Julie's Vision.
Stained glass window of St Julie and the Sacred Heart
A stained glass window at St Hubert chapel showing St Julie with her students near the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
St Julie Window in Oratory
A stained glass window depicting St Julie in an oratory in Cuvilly, France.
St Catherine of Genoa Chapel Interior
The interior of the chapel at St Catherine of Genoa in Brooklyn, which the Sisters used for prayer. When the Sisters moved to their new convent in 1928, many remarked at what a "gem" the new chapel was.
Sixth Street Chapel and Courtyard
A view of the exterior of the chapel at Sixth Street from side facing the inner courtyard. The hand pumps were connected to a natural spring where the Sisters and neighbors would draw clean drinking water.