On the mild summer evening of July 24, over one hundred guests gathered in the beautiful courtyard of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center to view an exhibition of some of the Patrons’ past and current restoration projects. Reproduced on a large scale, these works aptly represented the Patrons’ mission—to restore and preserve the wealth of human […]
Patrons enjoyed a wonderful lecture in the St. James Chapel, followed by a reception with music and cocktails.
Join The Illinois Patrons on July 7th for Art and Faith: Chagall's White Crucifixion and Pope Francis. Esteemed Chicago artist, John David Mooney, will discuss one of the most significant pieces of art in history. Chagall’s White Crucifixion has been an inspiration to many, including Pope Francis. $100 donation per person. Additional donations are most […]
Please join us for a distinctive lecture presented by Monsignor Terence Hogan, North American Patrons Director & Heather Becker, CEO, The Conservation Center. 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Lecture in St. James Chapel 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Reception in Quigley Courtyard (In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held inside the […]
The Art of Conservation: Restoring El Greco's The Assumption of the Virgin Please join us for a distinctive lecture presented by Rebecca Long, Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Associate Curator of European Painting and Sculpture before 1750, Art Institute of Chicago 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Lecture in St. James Chapel 6:00 - 8:00 […]
Biblical Paintings: The Art of Carlo Maratta Please join us for a distinctive lecture presented by Pauline A. Viviano, Associate Professor Emerita, Loyola University & Heather Becker, CEO, The Conservation Center 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Lecture in St. James Chapel 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Reception in Quigley Courtyard (In the event of inclement […]