The Preaching Cross
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nstalled at Nashotah House in the same year as Michael the Bell, the Preaching Cross is another icon of the House, marking the original location of the Chapel of St. Sylvanus (bottom right) which has since been removed to the bluff overlooking Upper Nashotah Lake. Once free-standing as pictured below, the Preaching Cross has since been enclosed by the stone walls joining Lewis and Kemper Halls. Cleaned, refurbished and its walls tuck-pointed last fall thanks to a gift of the Distance-Learning Class of 2008, the Preaching Cross continues to testify to the missionary roots of Nashotah House, her storied history of sending students on local preaching missions, and the enduring commitment of the House to the Gospel and the mission of the Church.
Above: the Easter Vigil as seen from the chancel of St. Mary’s Chapel, with a view of the west wall before the installation of the new windows. Below: the Chapel Garden, the ongoing gift of Mrs. Peg Winslow.
Dean Carver and Professor Riley at the Preaching Cross, c. 1887.
The Preaching Cross today.
Can You Help Nashotah House Maintain Her Legacy? 10 Projects from $250. 1. Transplant one of our beautiful trees—$250.
2. Rebuild the staircase to the Preaching Cross—$1500.
4. Plant a new basketball post and hoop at the Peaks—$1200.
6. Recarpet the dining area of the Refectory—$8000.
8. Buy a new deck for one of our mowers—$2000.
10. Install a powerpoint projector and screen for Distance-Learrning Classes in the Refectory—$1500.
3. Rebuild the staircase to the Shelton Hall Apartment #4—$800. 5. Recarpet any one of our three classrooms—$2500. 7. Buy a new computer and printer for our Sacristy—$2000. 9. Repair blacktop around our manhole covers—$2300.
For more information about these and other projects and how you can help, contact Fr. Bill Easterling, Associate Dean for Administration, at beasterling@nashotah.edu or 262.646.6518.
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