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

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1861

pg 452       the expectation of a glorious resurrection.  The vault is under 
             the floor in the centre of the nave.  In this spot is to erected a 
             little monument in the shape of a kneeling desk to receive the 
             right hand of the Very Reverend F. Moreau, founder of Holy Cross.  
             The hand will be raised in the attitude of blessing.  All this was 
             explained in writing to the Very Reverend Father himself in 1861, 
             and his answer approved the design, which is not altogether devoid 
             of sense, as can be seen on a little reflection.  There is where 
             people will come to pray and mediate.  The right hand of the 
             venerable founder and the body of the pious patriarch of the 
             Brothers of St. Joseph will be two of the most precious relics 
             possessed by the Congregation.  It is already the resort of all 
             those that are anxious to pray and to obtain some favor.
                  The professor of painting in the college has set above the 
             altar a Virgin of Foligno making to begin the beautifying of the 
             grounds next spring, which will greatly enhance the eternal charms 
             of the chapel.