Architecturally this church is just breathtaking. Truly a masterpiece! My hubby and friend were inspecting the huge marble columns inside of the church and couldn't find any seams. One of the parishioners who knew a lot about the church said that it had the largest columns made of single pieces of marble anywhere in the United States for certain - perhaps the world. I imagined out-loud that they had to have literally built the church around the columns and in a sense they did as they were acquired during the building process!! As you look at the stained glass, you will be struck by the vibrancy of the colors. The carvings, the painting of the walls and art are dazzling. We were even allowed up where the choir section used to be and from there you can read on the huge beams that horizontally cross the ceiling inspirational words. It's too bad most parishioners will never see them from where they are sitting. Stunning carved stone. I could go on and on. Of course, I am a huge fan of art deco, so the interior really spoke to me.
The cantor and the choir were wondrous! It seems this church is active as they hold an annual parish picnic with St. Teresa joining St., Catharine. There are Fish Fries during Lent and, of course, the St. William Festival. It's too bad there isn't a written history on the building/architecture of this church as it is uniquely remarkable. read more
