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Oct
Opening Program and The Annunciation Restoration The initial program is scheduled for October 1 st at 6:30 pm., at Holy Name Cathedral. Cardinal Blase Cupich will be with us to introduce the Rosa Mystica initiative. This program and, most likely, future programs with be virtual. This is, of course, because of our COVID situation. While we will miss seeing and talking to each other face to face, it does allow “living room” access to this informative and inspiring program. As I mentioned, more information will…
11
Nov
There are many ways that we all view the Blessed Mother and we want to provide you different perspectives. Depictions of Mary extend to every part of the world. Throughout time, generations of people have created sacred spaces to bring themselves closer to the experience of Mary. Such spaces have taken forms in many dimensions from icons to statues to Basilicas. Devotion to these sacred spaces inspired pilgrimages around the world as people explore Mary’s many local images. Jill Alexy…
08
Dec
Mary: Hearer of the Word will be a virtual presentation. As part of the Rosa Mystica series, the Illinois Patrons will be restoring The Annunciation. This painting is believed to be from the 16th century School of Ghirlandaio in Florence, Italy. We will use the painting to highlight the techniques of restoration and its importance for art and the role it can play in faith formation. Click here to learn more about our Rosa Mystica 15-month Initiative.
Learn more about current events offered through local chapters and Rome that are available to all current patrons.
09
Mar
We invite you to join us for our third virtual lecture, Rosa Mystica: Mary: Sorrowful Mother, on March 9, 2021, featuring Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh’s Pietà. Inspired by Eugène Delacroix’s Pietà which he considered a true work of art, van Gogh created a modern version while also commenting on his own personal suffering from mental illness. For this program, we will be guided in our reflections by Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D., Rector of The Shrine of Our Lady…
11
May
Mary: Mother of All Nations be a virtual presentation. Registration for this event will begin on March 15, 2021. We invite you to join us for our fourth virtual lecture, Rosa Mystica: Mary: Mother of All Nations on May 11, 2021. This program will include interesting perspectives on Madonna images, globally, and how people use these images in their lives. Reflections will be led by Rebecca Long, the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Associate Curator of European Painting and…
08
Oct
Chicago, 60603 United States
Join the Illinois Patrons on October 8th at the University Club to celebrate and reflect on our Rosa Mystica series. As part of the Rosa Mystica series, the Illinois Patrons have restored The Annunciation. This painting is believed to be from the 16th century School of Ghirlandaio in Florence, Italy. We will be displaying the restored painting during our event. $150 donation per person. Additional donations are most appreciated. To RSVP online, click the donation link below. Kindly RSVP by September 16, 2021.…
26
Oct
We invite you to join us for our fifth and final virtual lecture, Rosa Mystica: Mary: Sign of Glory on October 26, 2021. As part of the Rosa Mystica series, the Illinois Patrons have restored The Annunciation. This painting is believed to be from the 16th century School of Ghirlandaio in Florence, Italy. We will present an overview of the restoration process and highlight the techniques of restoration and its importance for art and the role it can play in faith formation. Click here to…
This year’s Art & Faith Lecture Series will be held at Holy Name Cathedral. Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Sunday, August 7th. More information will be forthcoming shortly.
10
Oct
You are invited to join the Illinois Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums (IPAVM) on a Pilgrimage to Unveil the Beauty of Italy in 2022. The Illinois Chapter will be joining with the New York and New England Chapters on October 10 through 16, 2022, with an optional extension trip to Florence on October 16 through 20, 2022. Please note, that all trip reservations are being handled through Corporate Travel. Please click the images below for the…