The windows have Norbertine related designs which are visible on the exterior. The lights serve as a welcome to students. They can come to the chapel at any time. The chapel in Lorraine and Madelaine Halls is designed for warmth, said Alicia Gilbert, hall director. The space was originally a chapel, but over the years was converted into office space and then into a meeting room.
Students use the room, but there are no formal groups meeting yet.
It will have everything in here for Mass, but is not big enough. Mass could be moved to the lobby area. The first two residence halls were selected for chapel renovations because the existing prayer spaces required the least amount of renovation work, said Fr. He received funding for the updates last spring. Prayer space in two, yet to be determined, residence halls will begin next year.