Monday, May 04, 2009

Quotable quotes

I remember when I was Bishop of Fall River the people in Sandwich wanted to build a parish church. They said: “We want a Church that looks like a Church,” because sometimes churches are built today that you could mistake for a bowling alley.

EXTERIOR OF NEW CO-CATHEDRAL IN HOUSTON

Well, I think the people in Houston got a cathedral that looks like a cathedral — it is very bright, large and the artwork is stunning.

STAINED-GLASS WINDOW IN NEW HOUSTON CO-CATHEDRAL


-Seán Cardinal O'Malley of Boston

2 comments:

Byzantine, TX said...

Going to go see it next month. I'll send you pictures. :)

Andrew said...

Many thanks!! Please do! It's a beautiful building, a truly worthy and noble edifice befitting a House of God. may your trip be edifying.