Preview of the New FSSP Seminary Chapel

As many are already aware, the newly constructed chapel of the North American seminary of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Denton, Nebraska, will soon be consecrated by Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz, the bishop of Lincoln, in the presence of His Eminence, William Cardinal Levada, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith -- who will himself preach at the Solemn Pontifical Mass which will be celebrated following the consecration.

Also present will be Bishop Edward J. Slattery of the Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Bishop Bishop James C. Timlin, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Scranton; Bishop Robert W. Finn of the Diocese of Kansas City ~ St. Joseph; Abbot Philip Anderson, OSB, of Our Lady of the Annunciation Monastery and Father John Berg, Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter.

This event will happen this Wednesday, March 3rd, and will be broadcast live on EWTN beginning at 11:00am EST. The NLM's own Gregory DiPippo will also be there to provide some local coverage of this event.

Further to this, the NLM is very pleased to be able present a preview to our readership of the chapel itself.

Two Views of the Chapel

View of the Chapel from the Nave


View of the Chapel from the Choir Loft

The Altar and Ciborium

Altar and Ciborium


Detail of Mosaic work on the Ciborium


Statue of the Prophet Isaiah on the Ciborium


The Sepulchrum where the Relics will be deposited and sealed into the Altar

Other Details and Views

The Main Facade


The Exterior Doors of the Chapel


Ceiling Detail


Marblework of the FSSP Arms within the Chancel


Detail of Capital


Episcopal Throne Setup for the Consecration and Pontifical Mass