The Stations of the Cross which adorn the walls of our church
were recently restored through the generosity of our parishioners. These
stations are original to our church. A date of 1887 was found on the back of
these stations. As was the custom, artwork created for sacred purposes does not
carry the signature of the artist. It was often said that this work was for
God's glory and not the glory or fame of the artist. The paintings have had two
different frames in their existence and they were replaced in the 1950's by a
plaster cast set which was purchased from a church in St. Louis that was
closing. Since that time these hand-painted, original stations were simply
stored in the damp church basement. It was during the restoration process of
1998 that they were rediscovered as rare works of art. We are proud to have been
able to restore them to their original beauty for future generations to enjoy.
[Select picture to en-large]
Jesus is condemned to death on the cross
Jesus accepts his cross.
Jesus falls the first time
Jesus meets his sorrowful Mother.
Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
Jesus falls the second time.
Jesus meets and speaks to the women of Jerusalem
Jesus falls the third time
Jesus is stripped of his garments.
Jesus is nailed to the cross
Jesus dies on the cross
Jesus is taken down from the cross
Jesus is placed in the tomb.
