This may be the tiniest chapel on Long Island, seating only between 20 to 30 guests at a time. St. Dominic Chapel was built not only as a house of prayer for our sisters but also for those to whom the sisters ministered, especially the elderly. It was made in 1888 and was originally called “The Chapel in the Woods” because it was located on the west side of Albany Avenue in the beauty of the trees. It was constructed under the direction of Mother Seraphina Staimer who sadly died in 1889 before the chapel could be dedicated. During her funeral, the bell in the tower rang out loud and proud! DING! DING! DING! Thus, began a new tradition! The bell would be rung at the burial of the sisters. Throughout the chapel’s history, it has been threatened by natural elements including forest fires, electrical storms, and even woodpeckers!  In 1905, for its protection, it was moved to this new location. Rolled on telephone poles, it was pulled by a half dozen horses to this man-made hill where it now welcomes you and all people to peaceful prayer. St. Dominic Chapel has been listed as a National Historic Site.