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Evin Hall
Spirituality Center
Evin Hall, 2007 (click thumbnails for larger image)
Evin Hall was originally the monastery laundry, but was converted into a dormitory because housing space was needed. In 1981, the College leased the building and began reconstruction. The $1.125 million project meant that duplexes in St. Joseph and the aging Loretto Hall were no longer needed.
The new apartments were built to conserve energy and to house 130 students. Another part of the building was used for spiritual formation and monastic studies. The dedication for Evin Hall took place on September 19, 1981. The ceremony was conducted by the prioress, Sr. Katherine Howard. Evin Hall was named after Sr. Evin Rademacher, who was prioress of the monastery from 1973 to June 1981. A red maple was planted in front of the hall in Sr. Evin’s honor.
Spirituality Center, August 2011 (click thumbnails for larger image)
Today, half of Evin Hall serves as a Spirituality Center, directed by Sr. Rita Budig. The center offers many services and programs for students. A program called Centering Prayer is available from 4:20-4:50 every Monday through Friday to serve as a time for reflective prayer. A labyrinth, or a meditative prayer walk, is also part of the Spirituality Center. The Spirituality Center offers students a time for quiet reflection and an opportunity to pray.
Selected Bibliography
“Dedication Held: CSB Officially Gains Hall,” Cable, October 1, 1981, p. 7.
"The Evolution of Evin Hall: An Interview with the Namesake," The Independent, May 5, 1992, p. 12.
Watson, Mary, "Evin Hall Now Utilized for Convent Outreach Programs," Independent, March 9, 1995, p. 10.
“If you go on a Retreat in St. Joseph,” Star Tribune, November 16, 2000
Curry, Kristi, "Spirituality Center: A Place for Prayer and Reflection," The Record, April 7, 2005
See Also:
What's in a Name?: Buildings at the College of Saint Benedict Named after Sisters
Special thanks to Sara Trent '08 and Ariel Smelter '12 for drafting this text.