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".

My previous post on St. James

 Chicago Tribune Article

Friends of St. James

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.

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.

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.

Sorrowful Mother Shrine, Bellevue

A beautiful time of year for a stroll through the woods at Sorrowful Mother Shrine.

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.