The Immaculate Conception Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Ambler (Lower Gwynedd) was recently recognized by Partners for Sacred Spaces in the 2026 Faith & Form International Awards for Religious Architecture & Art. The awards were launched in 1978 to honor excellence and innovation in architecture, design, and art for religious places.

The chapel was constructed for the seminary’s new campus on property that was purchased from Gwynedd Mercy University. The relocated campus opened in 2024.

“These projects stand at the forefront of religious art and architecture. They were shaped by professionals who understand design as an act of service–both to faith communities and also the wider social fabric these communities help to sustain. As shining examples, these exciting, award-winning projects light a path for other congregations and religious property owners to follow,” Kevin Block, director of special initiatives at Partners for Sacred Spaces, explained.

About the chapel at the seminary in Ambler, the announcement states:

The interior design of the chapel, on the relocated campus of a historic seminary, elevates liturgical experience through careful attention to material, light and proportion. It creates a cohesive sacred environment that supports worship, formation and spiritual focus.

You can find images and descriptions of the chapel’s interior here.

Photo – St. Charles Borromeo Seminary