

A golden quill
Statue of St. Ambrose. The sandstone statue of St. Ambrose standing in the corner of the sanctuary holds a book and writing quill. The...
Jeanette Lewis
Sep 4, 20212 min read
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Angels get their wings
Sanctuary Angels broken wings restored Lewis & Lewis
Jeanette Lewis
Jul 18, 20213 min read
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Our Lady of Lourdes - restored for St. Peter in chains
The first statue of Our Lady of Lourdes The statue at the grotto of Lourdes is the work of sculptor Joseph-Hughes Fabisch. He was...
Jeanette Lewis
Apr 22, 20214 min read
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Saint Brigid of the Gael
Ireland has three Patron saints; St. Patrick, Saint Columcile, and Saint Brigid of Kildare. This statue of St. Brigid had been restored...
Jeanette Lewis
Jan 31, 20212 min read
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Our Lady of Lourdes restored for St. Walburgers
Our lady of Lourdes restored for the shrine of St. Walburger in Preston Artists throughout the ages have striven to depict the beauty of...
Jeanette Lewis
Dec 30, 20203 min read
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The Fleur de Lys Symbol
My own affection for the "Fleur de Lys" is connected with its recognition as a symbol for the Virgin Mary. She is known under one of her...
Jeanette Lewis
Oct 13, 20201 min read
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St. Anthony's Book
St. Anthony is a familiar figure in our churches, he either holds loaves of bread, or is depicted holding a book, with the infant Christ...
Jeanette Lewis
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Medieval Moments
History that shaped our statues in England. We love our church statuary, from humble crib figures to great masterpieces; yet some...
Jeanette Lewis
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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Changing Colours
Restoring a statue of Saint Joan of Arc. Restoring Statue of Saint Joan Visionary & Martyr We are much accustomed to seeing St. Joan...
Jeanette Lewis
Sep 8, 20202 min read
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Restoration of Our Lady's Shrine
A forlorn shrine is brought back to life! Fr. Byrne's outdoor statue of Our Lady was on the cusp of being unsalvageable. She was...
Jeanette Lewis
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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