Chronology of Public Works by Father Karl Stadler OSB (1921-2012)
Engelberg OW, Mountain Chapel in the Schwand.
Paintings on the ceiling of the building extension. Biblical scenes of “The Angel in the Salvation” (Angel scenes from the Old and New Testaments) above the nave. “God’s Spirit Meets the Creation” above the small choir.
Lucerne, Baptistery of St. Anthony’s Church.
Stained-glass windows: “Visions of Brother Klaus from Flüe” in the octagon. “Child” and “Demons” in the baptismal room.
Wädenswilerberg ZH, St. Anna Chapel.
“The Treader of the Wine Press” in choir window (dalles de verre). Designed tabernacle (bronze) and eternal light (iron).
Melchtal OW, former girls’ high school.
“The Lost Drachma,” mural in the dining room.
Bütschwil SG, town church, baptistery.
“The Gifts of the Holy Spirit,” stained glass. “Christ and the Church,” bronze sculptures on the baptism column.
Engelberg OW, Stiftsschule Engelberg
“Don Bosco,” painting in the students’ dining room.
Maria-Rickenbach NW, convent church of the Benedictine nuns.
“Christ on the cross with Mary and Magdalene,” bronze sculptures. “The Miracle of the Manna and the Lord’s Supper” and “The Victims of Eliseo and The Miracle of Pentecost,” stained-glass windows.
Engelberg OW, chapel of the monastery laundry house (now the High School for Sports).
“Presentation of Jesus in the Temple” or (“Light Mass”), mural, Bronze tabernacle. “The Heavenly Jerusalem,” stained glass windows.
Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Eternal light and candle holders; «Josef» (painting); sculpture «Incarnation».
Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Relief «Assumption» (Regina Coeli) in the living quarters of the nuns.
Sarnen OW, Benedictine Convent St. Andreas.
“Women of the Old and New Covenant,” 24 biblical scenes in stained-glass in the cloister.
Wikon LU. Benedictine Convent Marienburg.
“The Way of the Cross of the Lord,” stained-glass windows in the choir of nuns. “Jacob’s Ladder” in the chancel.
Engelberg OW, St Joseph’s House.
“St. Joseph,” stained-glass window in the chapel.
Riehen BS, Home of the Deaconesses.
“The Feast at Abraham and Sara’s,” painting in the dining room.
Triengen LU, Kindergarten.
Stained glass windows.
Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Relief «Flight to Egypt» above the convent entrance.
Wurmsbach SG, Cistercian convent church.
“Mary’s Ascension into Heaven” and “Angels,” stained-glass windows in the chancel (removed during renovations).
Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Cross in the guest dining room and Christmas crib.
Engelberg OW, Äschi school.
“Bread” (or “The Corn Gleaner Ruth”), mural in the dining room.
Wattwil SG, Catholic church.
“Angels,” stained-glass windows.
Bremgarten AG, Städtisches Seniorenzentrum.
Design of House Chapel.
Engelberg OW, Benedictine Abbey.
Paintings on the third floor of the guest wing (viewable on guided tours of the abbey).
Grafenort OW, Chapel of the Holy Cross.
“Suffering, Death and Resurrection of the Lord,” stained glass windows.
Aesch BL, Catholic church.
Design of the altar area.
Franciscan Church, Lucerne.
Stained-glass windows in the side chapel.
Maria-Rickenbach NW, convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Stained-glass windows in the stairwell of the new wing of the convent of biblical motifs and “The Elements”.
Engelberg OW, cemetery.
“Angel of the Resurrection,” gravestone (removed).
Fischingen TG, Home Kilberg.
“Fish Pond, Forest Animals, Hermit Idda, Celestial Bodies,” paintings in the staircase (covered during renovations).
Mariastein SO, Benedictine Abbey.
“Presentation of the Lord,” painting in the reading room.
Bütschwil SG, Solino (regional retirement and nursing home).
“Moses Before the Burning Bush” and “Light Mass,” murals in the chapel. Stained-glass windows of plant motifs.
Stans NW, Catholic rectory.
“Brother Klaus in the Ranft,” painting (acrylic) in the meeting room.
Vitrail-Romont FR, Swiss Museum of Vitrail-Romont at the Castle.
“St. Benedict Meets St. Scholastica,” stained glass.
Engelberg OW, indoor pool of the Stiftsschule.
“The Experience of the Sea,” murals in collaboration with José de Nève (mythological, historical and fantastical themes).
Engelberg OW, Benedictine Abbey.
“Benedict and Scholastica,” woodcut on the first floor of the guest wing (viewable on guided tours of the abbey).
Mariastein SO, Benedictine Abbey.
“Benedict and Scholastica,” woodcut in a conference room.
Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Talk cross and Easter candle holder (wrought iron).
Bütschwil SG, Sport Center Breite.
“Flowers in the Hills,” mural in the indoor pool area. “Ball game,” mural in the lobby of the gym.
Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Stained glass windows vis à vis the altar.
Zuoz GR, old village church of Santa Chatrigna.
Stained-glass in the Gothic choir “Francis” and “Brother Klaus”.
Schwyz, prayer room of the Schwyz hospital.
“JES. 12,3,” mural. “Birth – Suffering – Death – Resurrection,” murals depicting the biblical cycle (removed during renovations; stored at Engelberg Abbey).
Engelberg OW, Erlenhaus chapel (retirement and nursing home).
“Flowers,” stained glass windows. Tabernacle and crucifix (iron and wood).
Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Stained glass windows in the meditation room and the Acorn Chapel.
Bruder-Klausen-Museum, Sachseln.
“Flames of Fire” – Visions of Bruder Klaus
Ueberstorf FR, village church.
“Visitation” and “John, Caller in the Desert,” panel paintings.
Steinhausen ZG, Mission House Maria Hilf.
Chapel design.
Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Design of an internal chapel for the adoration of Holy Mary. Stained-glass windows and ceiling painting.
Menzberg LU, Chapel of St. Theodul (St. Joder).
Murals and stained glass.
Stans NW, Murmatt St.
“Jesus with the Cross in the Company of his Mother Mary,” roadside shrine.
Rohren NW, Brother Claus rest stop.
“Pietà,” roadside shrine.
Oberharmersbach, Black Forest (Germany), House Maria Peace (AIDS Hospice of the Franciscan nuns).
Chapel murals and design of tabernacle and eternal light.
Menzberg LU, St. Wendelin field chapel at Gerislehn.
Painting.
Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.
Br. Klaus painting in the large dining room.
Engelberg OW, St. Josef’s House.
“Matthew 6,28” mural in hallway.
Schwyz, outer wall of Schwyz hospital.
Mural with sundial in memory of Max Felchlin (d. 1992).
Mariastein SO, Benedictine Abbey.
“St. Gertrude the Great,” in the guest house.
Egg ZH, St. Anthony Pilgrimage Church.
“Ways of Life – Pilgrimage,” nave paintings in the transept of St. Anthony’s Sanctuary. “Trinity,” stained-glass windows behind the baptismal font.
Maria-Rickenbach NW, crypt below the Benedictine convent church.
“Seven-Pain-Mother,” mural.
Bergdietikon AG, Catholic Parish Center.
Stained-glass window.
Fischingen TG, Home Kilberg.
“Elijah,” painting in the staircase.
Engelberg OW, St. Josef’s House.
“Belief / Hope / Love,” paintings.
Valley Museum Engelberg (14.12.2013 to 27.4.2014).
“The Beauty of Simplicity,” exhibition of black and white photography.