Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Saturday at St. John Fisher College for construction of a new chapel.
The Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great will be a 9,000 square foot sanctuary that will be built adjacent to Kearney Hall.
The building’s construction, which will cost approximately $3.34 million, is being funded entirely by philanthropic efforts, led by a principal gift from the Hermance Family Foundation.
The exterior of the Chapel will reflect the gothic architectural style of Kearney Hall and will be constructed using the signature Fisher brick. It will also feature a spire.
The interior of the Chapel will be able to accommodate 250 guests in the nave, and will include a narthex, sacristy, vestry, and reconciliation room. The nave will have 12 colored-glass 11-foot windows.
