The Rev. John B. Murray, C.M. Priest Residence was completed in December 2007. Fourteen members of the Congregation of the Mission, previously housed on the upper floors of St. Vincent Hall over several University offices, moved into the Tudor-style edifice in January. The new residence now allows the priests who teach or minister to the University community to remain in the heart of the campus, close to University events and activities and accessible to students and faculty alike, as they were while living in St. Vincent Hall. Most importantly, they remain adjacent to St. Thomas More Church, which St. John’s President, Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. has referred to as ”the jewel of the campus.” A dedication ceremony for the residence is scheduled to take place in the fall.