Rosary Chapel

Situated at the heart of campus, Rosary Chapel is the center of spiritual life and a beautiful reminder of the Dominican Catholic tradition on which Santa Catalina is based.

Rosary Chapel

Dedicated in 1954, the Rosary Chapel was the generous gift of board member Marcia Farrell Hart in memory of her father, James Farrell. Mrs. Hart commissioned San Francisco architect Germano Milano and gifted artisans to create the chapel and its furnishings. The chapel features wood carving by Alec Miller, stained glass windows by Carl Huneke, chandeliers by Forge in the Forest, Honduran mahogany altar and pews, redwood ceilings, and Carmel stone exteriors.

Chapel Reflections and Readings

  • Upper School Chapel Reflection
    Maddie Clark '13

    This summer I had the opportunity to travel to China, not only with my two sisters, but also with Norma, Joyce, and Elaine. During the trip we worked in a kindergarten, an elementary school, and my favorite, an orphanage. (I could have stayed holding those babies for days.)

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  • Upper School Chapel Reflection
    Tierney Hightower '13

    When I walked into the hospital, it was nothing like I expected. It actually smelled a little like pain, and when we entered the ward, I could see why. Children were crying; people were there with no legs, no arms; tumors growing from every body part; cleft lips; and in many cases, people burned from head to toe by acid or boiling water, sometimes thrown on them by family members for punishment. I honestly didn’t know if I could handle all of the sadness that I knew I would encounter.

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    St. Francis of Assisi
    Gerry Kapolka, Ph.D.

    Next Monday, October 4, is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis may well be the most popular Saint in Christendom. In fact, many non-Christians are very fond of this Saint who seems to be primarily known for talking to birds. But there is a lot more to this saint than being some sort of Christian Dr. Doolittle.

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Special Occasions

Mass
All are welcome to join the weekly services listed on the calendar. By request, a Mass will be offered for a special intention. For more information, please contact , Administrative Assistant for Facility Use and Events, at 831.655.9310.

Weddings
Alumnae may return to campus to celebrate their weddings in the Rosary Chapel. For more information, including securing permission from the Pastor of the San Carlos Cathedral, please contact Cynthia Bennett, Administrative Assistant for Facility Use and Events, at 831.655.9310.

Events

Sat May 25

Baccalaureate Mass

Location: Rosary Chapel
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sun May 26

Mass

Location: Rosary Chapel
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Fri Jun 07

LS Baccalaureate Mass

9:00 AM
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