Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent

Convent at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church & School in Monona grows deeper roots in Diocese and community with addition encompassing living and work space

Supreme Structures completed a two-story addition to the Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church & School, strengthening its Diocesan roots and community outreach. The new space expands living quarters, and creates dedicated areas for guest retreats, prayer and craft production. The project was completed in six months and came in under budget.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 3,204 sq ft addition replaces an existing garage
  • Guest rooms double as workspaces 
  • Upper-level cloister cells allowing the convent to grow to its ideal size
  • Kitchenette, dining area, seating space and improved storage
  • Private office added for the Prioress
  • ADA-compliant layout including ramp, accessible bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Accommodates collaboration with UW-Madison students involved at St. Paul University Catholic Center
  • Phase one completed in six months with phase two planned for future workspace expansion
Monona, WI
Addition
Religious

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Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Rendering of convent with addition
Rendering of convent with addition
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Front view
Front view
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Exterior
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Front view
Front view
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent Exterior
Entire front view
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Front view
Front view
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Back view of addition
Back view of addition
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Back view
Back view
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Entire back view
Entire back view
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Entire back view
Entire back view
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Entrance
Entrance
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Small seating area
Small seating area
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Hallway
Hallway
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Kitchenette
Kitchenette
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Dining space
Dining space
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - ADA bathroom
ADA bathroom
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - ADA bathroom
ADA bathroom
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Guest room
Guest room
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Hallway to cloister cells and connection to existing structure
Hallway to cloister cells and connection to existing structure
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Addition looking into the existing structure
Addition looking into the existing structure
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Stairs to first floor
Stairs to first floor
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent - Basement and future workspace
Basement and future workspace

TESTIMONIAL

"This addition will allow us to grow deeper roots in the Diocese as well as allow for more growth and development, which is such a sign of hope for the Church and the world today."
Sister Mary Thomas Leary
Prioress
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent
Sisters of Mary Morning Star Convent Exterior

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