Father Kleber, Mother Maddalena’s biographer, recounts:
“On Trinity Sunday, May 23, 1880, Mother Maddalena and Sisters went to see the progress on the new monastery in Omaha; however, strong winds and bits of falling mortar made them fear to stay in or near the building. After they returned home, the wind rose ever higher. During the night the building suffered significant damage, parts of the walls in three different places had fallen to the ground. This damage was soon repaired; the work was rushed, and the Sisters were eagerly looking forward to the day when they would move into their new home.” (see also June 5th and 6th)