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FUTURE OF THE BRIDGETTINE SISTERS’ CHAPEL AND GUEST HOUSE!

BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREATER & COME JOURNEY WITH THE SISTERS

The Bridgettine Sisters have been a beacon of joy and spiritual nourishment, bringing people closer to Christ through their unwavering commitment to Prayer & Hospitality, Adoration of Our Lord for the Unity of the Church. Their mission is to provide a place of peace and comfort for those in need of rest and spiritual renewal.

Since they arrived in Columbus in 2017, the Bridgettine Sisters have brought a remarkable and distinctive change in the city’s spiritual landscape. Their presence is not just about establishing another religious entity; it represents something extraordinary. We are blessed to have the Bridgettine Convent as a place of authentic Catholic spiritual formation for lay women and men, priests and seminarians, too.

The Bridgettine Sisters are financially autonomous from the Columbus Diocese and thus totally dependent upon the generosity of the faithful, which sets them apart in a meaningful way. They operate independently, driven solely by their deep devotion to God’s work and an unwavering commitment to their mission. This independence allows them to carry out their charitable and spiritual endeavors with a distinct focus and fervor. They are in full communion with The Holy See.

Your support for the Bridgettine Sisters goes beyond supporting another religious organization; it becomes an investment in a mission that truly brings Christ to others. Your contribution helps ensure that this haven of peace and hospitality continues to thrive and impact Columbus for centuries to come.

The Bridgettine Sisters own the Convent grounds in Franklinton, and immense progress has been made on constructing the new cloister walkway and bell tower- Praise God!

The Chapel as a Symbol:
The chapel’s construction is a critical step in furthering the Sisters’ mission. Mass and Adoration will be open to the lay faithful. This convent chapel will be a sanctuary where individuals can escape the chaos of the world and find solace in communion with God.

Many have asked ‘Why are we building another Chapel?’ Let us explain.

Expanding the Mission:
We see two potential fundraising goals: the chapel and a retreat house. A House of Peace, which we fondly call a “guest house,” will offer rooms for various purposes, such as accommodating patients’ families from the local hospitals, travelers, and groups on retreats. This expansion aligns with the Bridgettine Sisters’ mission to provide comfort to anyone in need while remaining devoted to God and their vows.

Living the Beatitudes:
The Sisters’ work is a testament to living the Beatitudes. In addition to carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders in perpetual prayer in the presence of Our Lord, the Sisters also prepare over 250 hot meals 4 days a week for the Holy Family Soup Kitchen, 52,000 hot meals a year!

A Rich Legacy:
The Bridgettine Sisters trace their roots back 650 years to the Religious Order of the Most Holy Savior of Saint Bridget, started by St. Bridget of Sweden. Today, the Order maintains 57 convents and continues to welcome travelers. Their mission revolves around unity and peace, emphasizing what unites rather than divides, and extends to missionary activities, including supporting the local soup kitchen.

Eucharistic Revival:
Joining the Sisters for Mass (MTRF 7 a.m., Weds at 4pm, Saturday at 8:30am and Eucharistic Adoration (every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-9) can be transformative. The Bridgettine Order’s spirituality centers on a deep love for Christ and the fullness of liturgical worship. Spending time with Jesus and receiving Him can truly change the world.

Fr. Stash Dailey shares the future of the Sisters’ presence here in Columbus.

“Everything has been broken down into phases. Now that the sisters are here and getting established, they are welcoming people into the spirit of their family. They host gatherings, offer moments of prayer, and lend an ear to those who need someone to listen.

They need to finish their residence to accommodate more sisters. At present, there are six sisters but they need to accommodate up to 10 to maintain a schedule of prayer and the balance of community life.

The most pressing need right now is to build a proper chapel where the people who wish to come and pray can do so. The Sisters’ desire is to have Jesus available for Adoration every day so that those who need to pray and want to pray may be able to do so.

The chapel will be the heartbeat of the whole convent and grounds. Once the chapel is finished a residence wing for visitors will be built. This wing will afford the sisters space to welcome people overnight. The primary guests will be those who are weary of being caregivers to loved ones in hospitals. (Picture a Holy Hotel)

The convent is near The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and especially The James, as well as OhioHealth’s Grant Medical Center, Riverside Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Mount Carmel. Kobacker Hospice is also relatively close.

What is the priority at this point?

The priority is the Chapel! If Jesus is not first and foremost at the center of all of this then everything will be in vain.

Regarding the chapel, what is needed?

The chapel phase is broken into two parts, the building of a bell tower and walkway and then the chapel proper.

The walkway or cloister walk will connect the residence of the sisters, or the cloister, to the chapel proper. The bell tower and the ringing of bells call the sisters to prayer and invite the whole world to know Jesus is about to be adored.

Mr. Chris Meyers, Meyers+Associates, has designed a beautiful chapel that will accommodate around 75 people. It will be small in the eyes of the world but it will be intimate for the purpose of prayer and listening to Jesus.

The House of Peace (guesthouse) will be built after the completion of the Chapel! We wait in great anticipation to see how the Lord works, bringing souls to Christ in Columbus, Ohio on these Holy grounds.”

Prayerfully consider donating to this cause. The Bridgettine Sisters have an account at the Catholic Foundation in which you can donate online or If you prefer, a check can be made payable to The Bridgettine Sisters, 40 North Grubb Street. Columbus, Oh 43215. (They would love to welcome you in person if you want to hand deliver a donation.)

Most importantly, the sisters NEED PRAYERS for perseverance to do God’s work here in Columbus. To meet the Sisters is to encounter Christ. Thank you for Journeying with them on this earth, as we all have the goal of living eternally in heaven. May God Bless you abundantly for your generosity.

In Honor Of or In Memory Of a Loved One

Below is a listing of items for sponsorship for the new Chapel & Retreat House as well as the present convent.

Chapel | $5mm
Bell Tower and Walkway | $1.5mm
Madonna Hall  | $150,000.00
Solarium/Sunroom | $50,000.00
Sacred Heart Plaza | $35,000.00
Mary Our Queen Plaza | $35,000.00
Sacred Heart Shrine  | $35,000.00
Refectory | $25,000.00
Outdoor Crucifix Shrine will be hung in the cloistered walk | $20,000.00
Marian Shrine in Garden | $20,000.00
Our Lady, Queen of the Bridgettines | $20,000
St. Joseph Statue in the Library | $15,000
Hand-carved wood crucifix from Bavaria | $15,000.00
Ten cells $15,000/each (Sisters’ bedroom) | $15,000.00
Statue of the Immaculate Conception | $15,000.00
Statue of St Joseph | $15,000.00
Crucifixion Scene in rear chapel | $15,000.00
Recreation room  | $15,000.00
Agony in the Garden Stained Glass window | $10,000.00
Choir stalls(hand-carved oak benches and kneelers for sisters while singing the psalms. | $10,000.00
Immaculate Heart WIndow | $7,500.00
Adoring Angels (Solid Brass) | $5,000.00
Chalice for Holy Mass | $3,500.00
Missal Stand | $1,500.00
Stations of Our Sorrowful Mother (1st) | $1,000.00
Stations of Our Sorrowful Mother (4th) | $1,000.00 Personalized Brick $500

The following items have been sponsored:

New roof of current convent $60,000

High Altar $50,000

Marian side altar $25,000

St Joseph side altar $25,000

St Joseph Shrine in the refectory $20,000

Rood Crucifixion Scene $20,000

Chapel Bell $10,000

Marble St. Anthony Statue with Infant Jesus $10,000

Sacred Heart Stained Glass Window $7500

St. Jude Statue $6,000

Confessional $5,000

St Catherine of Sweden Painting $5000

St. Bridget of Sweden Statue $5000

Holy Spirit Window $5000

Pelican Window $5000

Library $5000

Tabor $3500

Garden Fountain $3000

Outdoor relief of the Madonna and Child $3000

Outdoor Statue of St Anthony, white marble $3000

Sorrowful Stations of Our Lady (5 of 7) $1000/each

May God Bless you abundantly for your generosity.

Columbus, Ohio is blessed to have the Bridgettine Convent as a place of authentic Catholic spiritual formation for women and men!

Support the mission of the Bridgettines in Columbus

We are blessed to have the Bridgettine Convent as a place of authentic Catholic spiritual formation for women and men!

Please contact us with your prayer intentions and if you are called, please support the Bridgettine Sisters’ future Chapel and Retreat House!