Tuesday, June 25, 2013

St. James, Bronzeville - Chicago

So it seems for sure that St. James here in Chicago is going to undergo demolition starting tomorrow. Read the articles below. This picture is from today. I will be in the area and will be keeping an eye on the "progress".





St. James, Chicago IL

Monday, June 24, 2013

Amazing Photos

There's a beautiful gallery of church photography at Sherlock Photography -- Toledo area churches include St. Martin de Porres, Historic St. Patrick's, Good Shepherd, and St. Stephen.  Many Detroit churches as well -- click HERE.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Rosary Cathedral, Toledo

Rosary Cathedral will host a "Fortnight for Freedom" Mass on Sunday, June 30, at 10 a.m., with Bishop Leonard Blair presiding.
 
Above, one of John de Rosen's murals. Both photos by James Powell.

Friday, June 14, 2013

St. Mary, Sandusky

An old photo of St. Mary church in Sandusky, uncertain of date.  It looks like it may be not long after its completion, which would be around 1880.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Pope Francis Portrait

From the cover of the Knights of Columbus "Columbia" magazine, a portrait of Pope Francis by Italian artist Antonella Cappuccio.  Her website is HERE.

Little Flower, Toledo

You can see plans for Little Flower's interior renovation at their website.  Inspiration for the design is Pope John Paul II's private chapel when he served as Archbishop in Krakow.  Click HERE.  Thanks to Shari for the heads-up.