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December 11, 2017

The St. John Vianney Manor project was recently completed and a dedication ceremony was held on December 11th to celebrate the conclusion of the project and bless the brand-new facility.  Members of the Diocese, seminarians, residents, Hayes Design Group Architects, consultants and contractors attended the ceremony.

The project included renovations to the existing thirty-one residences including new bathrooms, entry doors, finishes, HVAC systems, and lighting.  Additional residences were added for a total of thirty-five upon project completion.  Major HVAC and electrical infrastructure upgrades to the circa-1960’s building were also part of the project.  An approximately 10,000 square-foot 3-story addition containing new public and social spaces for the residents and their visitors to enjoy was also included.  A new main entrance (which now faces the rest of the St. Paul Seminary Campus), living room, dining room, meeting and fitness rooms, and a game room are now open to all residents.  Although retired, most residents continue to be active in their ministry.  The new spaces will facilitate both private and semi-private meetings between the residents and their visitors.

Above photo from left to right:  Andrew Campanaro, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (HDG Project Manager), Jason Bischoff, AIA (HDG Project Architect), Bishop Zubik, and Kevin Hayes, AIA (HDG Principal and Founder).  Additional photos are shown below.