St. Peter Chanel - Roswell, GA

This a modern church that was build in the ancient cruciform design that gives a clear message of this parishes values.  This is backed up with the most beautiful monstrance I have seen a while in their ornate perpetual adoration chapel.  This is in stark contrast to the very modern look I saw in the St. Ann parish in Marietta just down the road.  The sanctuary is adorned by an old style high altar.  I love this because it obviously was very purposeful instead of just a relic from the church before the new Mass.  The stained glass was very traditional but feature some more contemporary people such as a beautiful one of Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II. The is marble a plenty and a very solid grounded feel to this parish that also features a Elementary School, High School and Retirement Home.  They have you covered here at St. Peter's Chanel from Baptism to Funeral!

Christ the King - Omaha

Christ the King Church in Omaha is a very unique church painted by 9,000 square foot of stained glass that seem to hold the room on top of the church.  As this ring of stained glass surrounds the church it tells the story of Jesus mostly in blue tones with red and yellow accents.  The glass sticks to a very square pattern that gives off a 60's motif   The other items that sets this church apart are the gold etchings in the stone walls above the entrances and used in the stations.  I live the fact that these stations are integrated into the building instead of being something just hung on the wall.  The other items that struck me as beautiful is the large arrangement of candles that flanks the sanctuary on the left.  I envision it as a burning bush with no less that 1,000 yellow candles creating the top of the brick structure.  You can also visit the perpetual adoration chapel as you pass by this interesting piece of artwork.

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I visited this cathedral on April 22 so I am running a little behind in keeping my entries up to date. This cathedral was pretty huge and in a bit of a distressed neighborhood. I got there around 5 or so, but it was already locked up tight. It seems to be very old and very heavy, but it was made with a white brick which was a little different. It didn't seem very elegant as there was much rust and many stains