Mother of Mercy Chapel

EverGreene collaborated with William Heyer Architect and CK Construction to create a new liturgical art program for the sanctuary and nave at the Mother of Mercy Chapel of St. Charles Preparatory School.

The project unfolded in two phases: concept and design, followed by production and installation. Reflecting EverGreene’s commitment to enriching student chapels, the program was developed to align with the architecture while supporting the school’s theological mission.

Design work included sketches, preliminary budgets, and a color palette coordinated with existing finishes, with ongoing input from the architect and construction team. A key focus was the sanctuary apse, where the existing image of Christ Enthroned was preserved and enhanced with surrounding artwork to create a unified visual and theological composition.

The final scope included a painted sanctuary ceiling featuring St. Charles Borromeo, Mary, the New Jerusalem, angels, tetramorphs, and the Holy Spirit; decorative treatments for the barrel vault; and twelve saint medallions along the nave walls. Saints such as St. Maria Goretti, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati were selected as exemplars for students. Additional elements included architectural lettering and spandrel decoration.

Much of the artwork was produced on canvas in EverGreene’s Brooklyn studio and installed on-site, with additional in-situ mural work completed as needed.