In July 1963 the old St. Augustine's House burned to the ground. By 1965 a new building was built. It was dedicated on Holy Cross Day 1966 by Bishop Olof Herrlin of Sweden. A plain but dignified brick structure, it had only eight small bedrooms, but large areas for lectures, meals, and meetings. It was renovated recently and some slightly larger guest bedrooms were formed by combining two of the old tiny cells.
Many more people wish to stay overnight than can be accommodated.
It is hoped that sometime in the future more accommodations can be made available. By 1974 Father Arthur's formerly robust health began to fail. At this time there were a few men living at the house hoping to continue as members of the community. Father Arthur decided to escape the cold Michigan winters by spending some months in Florida each year. In Florida he first lived near St. Leo's College, enjoying good relations with the Roman Catholic priests and nuns there.