Valley of Our Lady Monastery

Every day spent with the Cistercian Sisters at Valley of Our Lady is a gift. Last week Kevin joined the team from GC Schmidt Construction to present the bids and review the construction progress.

St Isidore’s new sanctuary furnishings

This last week Kevin joined the St Isidore’s Building Committee on a trip to Italy. They visited the quarry where the Carrera Marble was quarried and Pedrini Studio where the altar, font, ambo and tabernacle stand is being made. The group then took the denis route to the Mellini Studio to watch the mosaic for the face of the altar of sacrifice being made. They were able to see the final pieces being cut and set. The studios are making great progress and will be ready for the installation in the fall.

Saint Isidore’s Beam Signing

We love this tradition: signing of the last piece of structural steel to be set. 100’s of students, staff, contractors and friends signed the beam. Today the beam was set at St Isidore’s. Thanks to Quentin for the great photos.

St. Isidore Bell Casting

Kevin was able to attend the St. Isidore bell casting at Verdin Bell Company in Cincinnati, Ohio…check it out:

Verdin Bell Company: https://www.verdin.com/

St. Isidore Catholic Student Center: https://stisidores.com/