Franciscan University of Steubenville reopened Christ the King Chapel Sunday, following a 15-month renovation and expansion that affirms the chapel’s role as the spiritual heart of campus and a living catechesis for all who enter its doors, school officials said.

Franciscan’s chapel has nearly doubled its seating capacity — from 325 to 590 — to better accommodate the growing student population and has added a new altar and tabernacle, new sacred art and stained-glass windows to beautify the space.

The $16.5 million renovation project caps off the university’s Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign, which raised $126.1 million for enhancements to academic programs, student scholarships, outreach programs and new and renovated buildings.

A Mass of Solemn Blessing, presided over by Bishop Edwa

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