Saturday, December 30, 2023

800th Anniversary of the Nativity Scene

 

Our Lady of Consolation Shrine decorated for Christmas.

In honor of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's nativity scene in Greccio, Catholics can receive an indulgence by praying at a nativity scene in a Franciscan church (such as Our Lady of Consolation in Carey) during January 2024.  Details HERE

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Last chances to see Toledo Sacred Heart's Christmas window

 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s last mass will be Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at 4 p.m. Until then, the usual Sunday mass time is 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 509 Oswald St. in east Toledo.  

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Marywood Convent / Pilgrim House

 


Above are two photos of Mary, Queen of the Angels convent in Marywood (sometimes called Frank or Thompson.) The building served as a convent for Sisters of the Precious Blood, then was later used as a Pilgrim House for visitors to nearby Sorrowful Mother Shrine. It still stands today, next to St. Gaspar's church, but has been privately owned for many years. Any additional details would be welcome -- please leave a note in the comments.  Thanks to Mike Czeczele for sharing!

You can see other photos of the building HERE

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

A walk around St. Peter's church in Mansfield

The "Churches of Ohio" Facebook page has posted a short video tour of St. Peter's church in Mansfield, Ohio -- Click HERE to see it. Be sure to check out the many photos of other Ohio churches too.

You can see earlier blog posts about St. Peter HERE, including items about Hungarian muralist Janos Bernat and his wife, sculptor Martha Milligan Bernat.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The Art of Jan Henryk de Rosen Video

 
 A video about Polish artist Jan Henryk de Rosen from the Polish Museum of America in Chicago. De Rosen's work can be seen in Rosary Cathedral and St. Mary's church in Edgerton. The video discusses his work in America at the 5:00 mark.  

Monday, January 30, 2023

Sandusky St. Mary

 

Construction of Sandusky St. Mary's during the 1870s.  Photo from the Sandusky History blog.

Sunday, November 6, 2022

St. Joseph, Plymouth; Architect Edward Schulte


 

St. Joseph Church in Plymouth, Ohio, is one of the more distinctive mid-century modern designs in the Diocese. It is the work of Cincinnati architect Edward J. Schulte, who designed more than 88 churches in a career that spanned from 1921 to 1967. His work reflects the changing trends in art and architecture during that period; he assisted in designing St. Meinrad Abbey, much different than his later works. 

Photos from the interior:  Most Pure Heart of Mary | Catholic Church | Shelby, Ohio (mphmshelby.org)

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Blessed New Martyrs of the Ukraine


At Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellevue, there is a monument to the Blessed New Martyrs of the Ukraine of the 20th Century. Biographies of each martyr can be found HERE.

Fr. Yuri Kuzara is leading prayers for the Ukraine at the shrine.

Monday, August 30, 2021

Martha Milligan Bernat, Sculptor

 

A fascinating article HERE about sculptor Martha Milligan Bernat, who created the Stations of the Cross at St. Peter Church in Mansfield.  Her husband, Janos Bernat, painted the murals for the church. 

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Feast of the Assumption at Carey, 2021

 

While there will be no candlelight procession or camping at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation this year during the Feast of the Assumption, there will still be daily novena services and extra Masses scheduled.  For a full list, click HERE.

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Toledo Visitation

Sisters of the Visitation Monastery



St. Francis de Sales

St. Jane de Chantal

You can see videos of their Novena to the Sacred Heart on Facebook.