Two early lithographs show what the village of Carondelet looked like in the 1840s. The more panoramic view shows two structures on a...

This marble ornate fireplace was in use before the Motherhouse had a heating system and is found in the 1861 wing. On the right of the...

Originally used in one of the early chapels, this piece served as a tabernacle. Above it is a brass and bronze brazing sculpture “City of...

This ornate three seat wooden furniture piece is found in the 1861 wing. It was originally used in one of the old chapels. Also seen is...

This ornate sanctuary lamp dates from the 1890s and is found in Holy Family Chapel. The candle in the lamp reminds us of the presence of...

This bas-relief represents the death of St. Joseph. Joseph is considered the patron of a happy death. While not found in the written...

Construction of the 7 wing Motherhouse and Holy Family Chapel spans roughly 60 years, beginning with the 1840 wing (not seen in this...

St. Michael the Archangel is the patron of those working in law enforcement or serving in the military. This statue of St. Michael is...

The Arrival is the work of St. Louis artist Rudy Torrini. It depicts the 1836 arrival of the pioneer sisters from Lyon, France, to St....

The Way of the Cross created by Joseph Sibbel for the Holy Family Chapel was made using plaster. This first station depicts Jesus after...

These ornate door knobs are found in the 1861 wing. At one time the doors were the main entry into the building and opened on the East....

This angel holding a shell dates from the late 1800s. She is stationed just inside the gallery doors and the shell would have contained...

This maple staircase shows off the craftsmen’s skills. Installed c. 1900, it replaced an outside staircase when a porch was modified into...

When the Wallis Company was commissioned to provide the stained glass windows for the 1899 chapel, it was located in St. Louis at...

Measuring over 8 feet tall, this candelabra will hold 35 candles. It was purchased for the 1899 Holy Family Chapel. This and its twin...

The pelican is an ancient symbol of the Eucharist. Pictured here is a marble rendition of the pelican with her young. Originally one of...

Sun casts shadows on a porch walkway in the courtyard. The fine iron work and concrete porches date from c. 1900 and were made possible...

Gabriel the Archangel appears in the Hebrew bible, the New Testament and the Quran. He appeared to Mary to foretell the coming birth of...

This 13 foot tall window is found in the gallery of the Holy Family Chapel. The chapel dates from 1899 and was built in the late...

S. Cassiana Maria Vogt (1883-1944) was born in Ste. Genevieve Missouri. She studied art at the Art Institute in Chicago. She taught art...