Sinsinawa Mound
A Focus on Stewardship
Laundry
Sr. Mary Ann Carroll (Marie Richarde), Mound Prioress, admires the new electric commercial washers and dryers. Our new laundry has enabled us to shut down the steam boilers during the summer months which has significantly reduced operating costs.
Fort
The George Wallace Jones Black Hawk War Fort built on our property in 1832 is restored and houses a display of antique artifacts. This historic building—the oldest original building in Grant County, WI—is now part of the standard tour given by our Guest Services staff and is being enjoyed by Sisters and guests who visit the Mound.
Convent
Beautiful new window wells, made to look original to the building, provide damp-proofing and sunlight to the basement of the convent.
We offer praise to the Lord for the family spirit that exists between the supportive and flexible Sisters and the hard-working lay staff who live and work at the Mound. With a focus on stewardship, many improvement projects have been completed this past year due to this collaboration. Some of the projects, a new laundry area, the restored Fort (the oldest original building in Grant County), and the convent damp-proofing project, are shown on this page. Others include new kitchen and bakery mixers to replace aging equipment, pianos for Queen of the Rosary Chapel and the Gathering Place (see front cover and p. 1), replacement fire hydrants and water supply piping that increase safety, updated television system that benefits both Mound and Villa Sisters, and improved drain tile and storm sewer piping that preserves our buildings. Our hearts are filled with gratitude to God for these blessed enhancements to life and ministry at the Mound. They provide a good quality of life for our Sisters and safety for all while promoting a sustainable environment.