Founded by successful businessman and Catholic philanthropist, Tom Monaghan, Ave Maria University sees itself as the Roman Catholic Hillsdale, setting the standard for Roman Catholic Universities. Established less than 25 years ago, AMU, has bold plans for expansion of its beautiful Florida campus.
In addition to Hoyt’s work on the campus master plan, the firm is designing the new student chapel. The 224 seat chapel includes offices, a choir loft, a sacristy and 4 confessionals. An entry court surrounded by a covered colonnade (the parvis), provides a comfortable gathering place for before and after mass.
Located in the midst of the student dormitories, at the crossroads of two key pedestrian pathways, the new chapel will hold daily masses for students, faculty, and staff.
