This is the outside view of St. Christopher Catholic Church which was built in the Romanesque style of architecture. The Church is located in Rocky River, Ohio on Detroit Avenue.

UPDATE: AFTER THE MEETINGS, NOW WHAT?

Thanks to all who attented the Sunday and Monday night meetings and expressing your opinions, pro or con , on the Renovation Proposals. The straw vote for both nights made it clear that these proposed renovations did not express the desires of the majority present. The vote favored those who want to retain the placement of the Tabernacle in its prominent place in the sanctuary and did not want the baptismal font located in the center of the processional aisle. There was a general agreement that other things that needed improvement--like the bathroom facilities and wiring--should definitively be fixed!

Please write your letter to the pastor who has asked to put your views in writing. These will be reviewed by the Art and Architecture Committee as stated. Those who are truly concerned about retaining the beauty of our church need to voice their opinion.It is certainly possible that other proposals may again be suggested for our church, but we must be firm in our desire to retain its beauty when committees and architectural experts are long gone.

A few notes on documents: Built of Living Stones is the main document that was used to present these Renovation Proposals. BLS is a document voted on by the United States Bishops but was never sent to Rome for approval. However, it is the document our bishop uses as the guideline in our diocese. As faithful catholics, we must submit to his authority. Within the preface of BLS, no. 10 clearly states that "Where the document quotes or reiterates norms from liturgical books and the Code of Canon Law, those prescriptions are binding on local communities and dioceses." In other words what is commanded to be done in the way of any architectural design change has already been printed in other approved documents. And, there is no church document anywhere that mandates any of these changes that have been proposed for our church--moving the tabernacle, building a baptismal font, moving the statues, etc.