| ...........The free standing
Oblate community chapel (dating back to 1888 - it was untouched by the fire
of March 1947) is connected to the present day Holy Angels Oblate Residence.
It is still used by Oblates for daily prayer and it is currently also used
by the Holy Angels parish community for weekday Mass and adoration. This
history laden chapel has been undergoing repairs and refurbishing for the
past several years. It was recarpeted; the pews were replaced with pews
donated from the dismantled Oblate Chapel in Washington, DC; a new roof
was affixed; the outside brick work was repointed and interior plastering
was repaired as needed; finally, in early summer of this year, the interior
was repainted to highlight its architectural beauty and to capture anew
the original inspiration of its designers. It will celebrate its 120th anniversary
in 2008. |
