Varsity Hall, the College's first brick and mortar building, was constructed in 1958. It became Père's home until his death in 1975. It was here Père presided over meals with his ‘Gang' and entertained many visitors while living in two tiny rooms located in the north-west corner of the building. It was the centre of activity for the College. Today, Varsity Hall doubles as a dining and assembly hall for staff and students. Each day begins with morning assembly, general announcements and prayer.

Kitchen renovations in 1983 included new equipment to meet the needs of preparing some 1,200 meals daily. In 1989 a double cafeteria serving line was installed.

On the fireplace mantle, hand-carved marble replicas of Michelangelo's La Pieta and the Last Supper are displayed. Above, on each side of Père's portrait, hang two painted portraits donated by the Alumni in the late 1980's. One of the portraits is of Frank Germann, who attended Notre Dame as a student in the 1940's, and then served as a staff member until his retirement in 1987. Frank earned the fond title, "Mr. Notre Dame" for a lifetime of loyalty and service. In March, 1996, he was given the title Director Emeritus by the National Board of the Alumni and the College. The second portrait is of Sister Mary Edith McCullough (Mother Edith) who served the convent as teacher, principal, Sister and Mother Superior for 30 years.

The south wall of Varsity Hall is dominated by a painting of the Crucifixion, the artist was Sister Therese de St. Augustine, Mother Superior of the Convent in Wilcox from 1926 to 1932.

Student artwork is displayed in the trophy cases and the south wall. A stained glass panel, displayed above the entranceway to the building, was designed by Helen Rogers in consultation with Heather Smith and incorporates many facets of student life at Notre Dame. The piece was created by members of the Art Club. Bronze plaques in the entrance foyer were written by Père Murray; one offers his vision for the College and the other commemorates the benefactors of his time. It is titled, ‘Architects of Notre Dame'.