Chapel Will Be Open During 

Doors Open Milwaukee

St. Joseph Chapel will once again be a featured venue during this year’s Doors Open Milwaukee area-wide open house event. The chapel will be open to visitors on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Joseph Chapel has been a popular destination during past editions of Doors Open Milwaukee, which is presented annually by Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Our campus became a featured venue during the event’s second year and has drawn 300-500 visitors each time the chapel has been open to guests. More than 150 venues throughout the Milwaukee area will be taking part in this year’s weekend event.

Doors Open Milwaukee was not held during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the chapel was closed to visitors last fall while undergoing its extensive restoration. Now that the restoration is complete, we are excited about giving guests an opportunity to see the results for themselves in the brighter and beautifully restored worship space.

“Many people who have visited the chapel during Doors Open Milwaukee have told us that they have always been curious to see the inside of the chapel,” said Michael O’Loughlin, Director of Marketing and Communications. “Some grew up in the neighborhood, and others say they’ve driven past the property for years.”

“Historic Milwaukee’s event gives people a chance to experience the beauty of the chapel in an accessible way,” O’Loughlin continued. “They can bring their children, and they are free to ask questions, talk to our sisters, and take photos for as long as they wish. It’s also a wonderful chance for people to learn about the history of our community and our global ministries today.”

Visitors can take a self-guided stroll through the chapel at their own pace, and sisters and lay associates will be available to point out highlights and answers questions. There will also be a table outside the chapel entrance where guests can pick up information and learn about upcoming events and opportunities to connect with our community. This year, visitors will also be able to learn about the congregation from the interactive displays in the Heritage Room, just steps away from the chapel.

Please mark your calendar and encourage your friends to stop by and experience the breathtaking beauty of this architectural and artistic masterpiece during Doors Open Milwaukee.

Please note that although Doors Open Milwaukee is a weekend event, St. Joseph Chapel will only be open for visitors on Saturday, September 27. Guests are welcome to join the sisters for Mass at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 28, but there will be no open house that day.