Chronicles of Notre Dame du Lac
Edward Sorin, CSC -- Translated by John M. Toohey, CSC, 1895

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1849

pg 135            The general retreat followed presently after his arrival.  
             Seven postulants received the habit, and the Society of Sisters 
             appeared once more to become filled with life, peace and energy.
                  Soon afterwards their house was finished, that is to say, it 
             was lengthened at one end and raised one story, in the centre, so 
             that it presented a pretty front of ninety-two feet, with two 
             wings not so high of forty feet each.

                               7.  Consecration of the Church

                  Four months previously this August ceremony had been fixed 
             for the third Sunday of November, the first after the octave of 
             All Saints, as it is marked in the Constitutions of the 
             institution for the dedication and the foundation of the Mother 
             House.  Mgr. Van de Velde of Chicago was present with Mgr. of 
             Vincennes.  Mr. Shewe of Detroit preached.  The solemnity was a 
             grand as could be.  It lasted seven hours, including Confirmation, 
             which was administered to ninety persons.
                  The new church was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus--