Even though Master Stonemason Frank Helmholz is in Egypt working on The Luxor, construction on the chapter house at the Abbey of New Clairvaux continues.  Frank's crew is putting the finishing touches on the beautiful trans-vaulted ceilings.  Workers are putting insulation on the top of the ceiling and will soon put the electrical wiring through the floor.

News that the final stone was set into the chapter house has led some to believe that the project is finished.  But there is more to do before it will be open to the public and used for the spiritual needs of the monks.  "We still need to complete the atrium, landscaping, parking and restroom facilities," said Jerry Olenyn, the director of development at the Abbey of New Clairvaux. "Hopefully, we'll continue to receive the support of our generous donors to help us finish this project as quickly as possible."