The Cathedral
of saint john the evangelist

The Reconciliation Chapel

The entrance to the main Reconciliation Chapel is here in the Day Chapel, and when it is not in use, one can peer in and see a carved wooden statue of the Sacred Heart and the round stained glass window. Spacious and uplifting, this chapel fosters prayerful participation in the sacrament. Options are provided for both face-to-face and screened reconciliation.

Upon entering the space, one is greeted by a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, providing yet another opportunity for prayerful reflection. It is dedicated to Archbishop Kiley, who directed the completion of the cathedral reconstruction after the 1935 fire. The crucifix was designed and executed by German-American sculptor Karl Gehl. The second statue in the Reconciliation Room, original in the alcove before the renovation, is St. Jude.