Episode 3 of 4

Dedication of the Chapel

When: 1844
Where: Villanova, Pennsylvania
Part of: Founding of Villanova University by the Augustinian order

Bishop Francis Kenrick dedicated the chapel in 1844.

Bishop Francis Kenrick dedicated the chapel in 1844. This occurred after the opening of the Augustinian College of Villanova in 1842. The chapel was part of the university's early development.

Sources

Villanova University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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