The Illinois Patrons of the Art in the Vatican Museums
Invite you to Save the Date for our upcoming Events!
Tour the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
Guest Speakers: Fr. Richard Fragomeni and Mick DeGiulio
June 13, 2026
The 4th Annual Bishop Kevin Birmingham Lecture
Guest Speaker: Archbishop Ron Hicks, Archbishop of the Diocese of New York
April 5, 2027
Illinois Patrons Restoration Project: Female Statue of Zitella
Statue by Unknown Artist Date: 1st century A.D. / 1559-1565
Dimensions: H 230 cm; W150 cm; D 80 cm
Materials: Pentelic marble, Carrara marble
Adopted By: The Illinois Chapter
PHOTO COPYRIGHT @GOVERNORATE OF THE VATICAN CITY STATE-DIRECTORATE OF THE VATICAN MUSEUMS.
Recent News
“Unlocking the Secrets of the Vatican Museums: An Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look”
In this special episode, explore the intricate world of art restoration in the Vatican Museums. Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums, we take you behind the scenes to showcase the dedication in preserving over 20,000 works of art.
” Unveiling Our Enduring Commitment to Art Conservation”
Reflecting on the past and looking toward the future,
the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums all share an ongoing spirit of dedication
and devotion to the preservation and conservation of art, cultural heritage, and faith.
We are excited to share with you a compilation that captures
the essence of our remarkable journey together over these last forty years.
