Capital Campaign Update
Take a virtual tour of Bellarmine and see photos of Sthokal Hall under the Campus Renovations menu.
Phase one of the Capital Campaign is complete. Sthokal Hall opened in October 2024.
Phase two of the Capital Campaign kicked off in September 2024.
Vision
In 2023, Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House celebrated its 75th anniversary of its founding.
To celebrate this important landmark in our history, and as a way to honor the late Fr. Edward Sthokal, S.J., who served at Demontreville for 58 years, Demontreville began a Campaign to raise funds for a project of building and renovations. You are invited to help the Campaign reach its goal, and to help enhance the retreat experience for generations to come. Thank you for your interest and prayerful consideration of a gift.
The Campaign has two phases.
PHASE 1: Build Sthokal Hall (Completed October 2024)
Cost: $3 million
Renovations and updates to the existing six houses will require a loss of 10 bedrooms total. To compensate for the loss, Sthokal Hall was built with ten bedrooms. There are no stairs and each bedroom has a private bathroom. It has a lounge/lobby area, two reading rooms and plenty of windows for natural light.
PHASE 2: Renovate Existing Housing (in progress, approximately 3 years)
Estimated Cost: $5 million
The six Colonial style houses (built in the 1920’s) have served us well. After decades of wear and tear, the time has come to give them some attention. The plans will increase the number of bathrooms, showers, and upgrade the mechanicals and furnishings. The updating will make the houses more comfortable and accessible for older guests, and more appealing to a younger generation of retreatants. Building enhancement projects include:
- Addition of bathrooms in each building
- Add air conditioning to Manresa, Loyola, and Regis (the other houses have A/C)
- Replace plumbing, and electrical and furnishings (beds, chairs, desks, lighting)
- Add insulation in the exterior walls
The renovations will be done in a way that respects and preserves the distinct historical character of each building. The layout of the rooms will be respected while restoring the charm of the original architectural design.
Bellarmine Hall was renovated and reopened in October 2024. Loyola is currently being renovated and is expected to open in late May 2025. Xavier will be the next house to undergo renovations.
Please check the Campus Renovations section of this website for more information.
ADDITIONAL NEEDS:
Estimated Cost: $2 million
The fundraising campaign will also help cover costs of architectural designs, fundraising, a 10% contingency for unforeseen construction expenses and improvements in Keegan Hall (main retreat house building). These improvements include the Jesuit residence section, sound-proofing the conference rooms, restoration/cleaning of artwork, repair/ replacement of wood paneling on some walls, and other items that need attention.
