Annunciation Downtown
James
Few churches in Milwaukee rival Old Saint Mary Parish in terms of beauty. Built in 1847, it is the oldest Catholic church in the city. Step inside and you'll se...
Architecture
Sunset
James
Interior of the chapel.
This past summer, on Doors Open Milwaukee, I explored the historic convent of the Sisters of Saint Francis on Lake Drive. It houses ...
Bold Moves
James
Two beautiful stained-glass windows were recently installed in the sanctuary of Saint Stanislaus Oratory on Milwaukee's South Side. They replaced ugly, dated wi...
Gallery – Milwaukee Soldiers Home
Cream City Catholic
Cream City Catholic is happy to report that as of this last month the VA has decided to put several of the main historic buildings up for long term lease. This ...
Paradise on Lincoln
EMR
It's November and a very long winter is on the way. It's two weeks after payday and the account is dry. The car needs work. Mourning and weeping is all well and...
Gallery: Saint Casimir
James
Saint Casimir, 1899.
Saint Casimir, also known as Our Lady of Divine Providence, is a massive gothic-inspired church on Bremen Street. Constructed...
Churches Open Milwaukee
James
Check it out: http://roamincatholicchurches.blogspot.com
This weekend, locals will have a special opportunity to visit some of the oldest and most beautiful...
A Foggy Morning Downtown
James
I was downtown rather early this morning and was able to take some nice pictures on practically abandoned streets that are usually very busy. Take a look.
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Bringing Back the Altar Rail
James
Amber altar rail in San Girolamo della Carita, Rome
We are taught from a young age that barriers and walls exist to be overcome. And for the most part, this...
Downtown Moment
James
A view of downtown: Old Saint Mary, City Hall, the Milwaukee Center Office Tower (plus a happy seagull), at the intersection of Kilbourn and Milwaukee St.
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