The picture here is a close up of their "old" high altar. I quote old because the altar is brand new (within the last 5 years). Unfortunately the altar isn't used, but perhaps they're planning for the future? It's still very beautiful.
Here is a picture of the sanctuary as a whole. Notice the altar rail. The rail is still used by the way!
Here is the facade of the parish. The church is of midevil english design, but is quite beautiful.
Ah, the stain glass window of St. Patrick. I once knew who he was baptising in this window, but it escapes me know. If anybody has any idea, please let me know. St. Patrick Parish has some of the most beautiful stain glass windows I've ever seen.
On the cealing of the church are mosaics of dominican saints. Here's one of my favorites, St. Pius V.
Unfortunately this picture came out rather dark, but this is a picture of the choir loft. St. Patraick's has a very good choir with whom the Josephinum choir will be having a concert with in two weeks.
If you're ever in the dowtown area of Columbus, OH, I would recomend looking up St. Patrick's, especially if you are in need of confession. They have confessions before most Masses, and have several priests hearing them at once.
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Well, you've covered the 2 best parishes in the diocese. I'm interested in seeing what is next.
James
I think I'm going to try to do one on Holy Name when I can get a hold of a camera again.
Unfortunately, their priests are famous for being unhelpful and even abusive in the confessional. I avoid the place and I am very conservative.
What priests are you talking about? The ones at St. Patricks? I haven't experenced that at all at St. Patricks.
Or are you talking about Holy Name?
St. Patrick's. They need to learn that being too harsh induces scrupulosity. There is a big difference between mortal and venial.
I've nevever experenced what you discribe at St. Patricks. As a matter of fact, it's at St. Patricks where I can actually find a priest who will give actual advice in the confessional. Something that is petecularly rare in this diocese.
I agree with Zach, I find they are no nonsense about what you need to do to address your sins, but they are compassionate. Perhaps its because we are so used to priests giving superficial advice in the confessional that we find it "abusive" when we actually receive good advice.
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