Monastic Map

The register

Mount St. Francis, Indiana, United States

Mount Saint Francis Friary Chapel

Chapel at Mount Saint Francis

What it is

Mount Saint Francis was founded in 1910 as a Conventual Franciscan minor seminary on land given by the actress Mary Anderson, and is now the friary and headquarters of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation. Its Italian Gothic-inspired chapel, completed in 1926, has 35 stained-glass windows imported from Germany and marks its centenary in 2026.

What it needs

The friars have opened a Chapel Renovation Campaign for the centenary. A significant portion of the money is to restore the 35 historic stained-glass windows, which donors can adopt; the rest is to improve accessibility and renew the chapel interior.

Before you act. The campaign pages give no target, running total or end date.

Sources

Last checked 9 November 2026. Parts of this entry could not be fully confirmed; see the note above. Responsible body: Conventual Franciscan Friars, Province of Our Lady of Consolation (Mission Advancement Office, +1 812 923 5250).

Other houses to consider

near Tucson, United States

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Cement plaster applied in the mid-twentieth century trapped moisture and damaged the decorated facade; conservators are removing it and stabilizing the original plaster in seasonal phases, with later phases to replace lost columns and the balcony. The Spring 2026 newsletter adds that the Convento and Granjon wings need foundation reinforcement, adobe wall rehabilitation, new water and electrical systems, treatment of insect-damaged mesquite beams and hazardous-material abatement. Donations to Patronato San Xavier pay for the conservation team, outside experts and the next stages of work.

Status
Appeal open
Facade works
US$1.4m
Community
In residence
Order
Franciscan
Founded
1692

Tehachapi, United States

Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph, Tehachapi

The community says it is at capacity in its present building and tiny temporary chapel and is running out of room for new vocations, while the 1960s ranch house that holds the chapel is deteriorating. Ground was broken on 5 June 2026 for phase two, a two-story living-quarters building of about 30,000 square feet bringing capacity to 70 sisters; phase three is a permanent monastic church. Gifts go to the 'Help Us Build' fund, including a 'One Day Wage' appeal.

Status
Appeal open
Community
In residence
Order
Norbertine
Founded
1997