tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post9143192611174444672..comments2024-03-23T11:43:06.550-04:00Comments on Catholic Churches of Manhattan: 1. St. Agnes ChurchAndrew the Sinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02518557627354558389noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-51975432050563130182016-05-21T19:15:24.139-04:002016-05-21T19:15:24.139-04:00At some point in early 1964, I dropped into St. Ag...At some point in early 1964, I dropped into St. Agnes for mass. I'd never been there before. I must have entered through a side door, because on the opposite side, in my immediate field of vision, was a huge, freshly-painted mural of John XXIII and JFK walking hand-in-hand into heaven. The priest was an old curmudgeon who spent half the sermon rattling off what was on sale in the gift shop. Chrigidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10381914772228195441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-55453259053956524652013-12-25T20:51:37.501-05:002013-12-25T20:51:37.501-05:00My German Ancestors were members of the parish in ...My German Ancestors were members of the parish in 1878 shortly after it was built. They lived only two blocks away on East 42nd Street. I was very pleased to learn that the parish hosted Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's radio and televison broadcasts. Zoberisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05002056880245847525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-37469551742549212932012-07-10T21:10:35.148-04:002012-07-10T21:10:35.148-04:00In 1965 I came to NYC to work for Pan Am,and happe...In 1965 I came to NYC to work for Pan Am,and happen upon St Agnes, on my way to work. It became my daily stop and the pastor,a gentle, happy priest, always made my day. The church was a welcoming place. What fond memories...<br /><br />CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-84847222587251180402010-04-23T21:15:42.470-04:002010-04-23T21:15:42.470-04:00Thank you for your blog! Now I know where to go to...Thank you for your blog! Now I know where to go to church in Manhattan, very near to my hotel.<br />All the best and God bless!Widanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-44515855160720569282010-03-31T11:27:24.756-04:002010-03-31T11:27:24.756-04:00In answer to your observation about the newness of...In answer to your observation about the newness of the church, I believe it was almost a complete rebuild - the fire in 1992 was devastating to the building and to the faithful - I remember that day as my office is a few blocks away. TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-12194541641344697422008-12-11T11:37:00.000-05:002008-12-11T11:37:00.000-05:00Hi, Thanks for your comment.Right off the top of m...Hi, Thanks for your comment.<BR/><BR/>Right off the top of my head St. Catherine of Siena had statues (little chapels, maybe) of saints which struck me as spectacular - each had their own dedicated space - it's an amazing church if you have not seen it either way - I definitely suggest it: 411 East 68th Street @ 1st Ave., 212.988.8300<BR/>http://catholicmanhattan.blogspot.com/2008/05/28-st-catherine-of-siena.html<BR/>http://www.stkatesnyc.org/index.cfm?active=1<BR/><BR/>If I think of more I will let you know - most of these churches I've been to have great statues. Oh - St. Jean Baptiste has a statue of St. Anne that I adore: Lexington at 76th St., 212.288.5082<BR/><BR/>http://catholicmanhattan.blogspot.com/2007/12/9-st-jean-baptiste.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.sjbrcc.net/<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Andrew the Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518557627354558389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-67327520368701052112008-12-11T11:31:00.000-05:002008-12-11T11:31:00.000-05:00Dear Andrew, I absolutely love your blog. I've spe...Dear Andrew, I absolutely love your blog. I've spent years, I feel, on looking for something like that! Let me explain. I'm a model and a photographer (both careers going extremely well). I grew up in Europe (many countries - my mother is a journalist). I loved visiting their beautiful churches, worshiping there and drinking up their visitors' faith and devotion and respect for the divine that seemed the be ingrained in their DNA! Then I came to the US and I found many people that love God too, but I was missing the beauty of European churches. Long story short, I started a project a little more specific than just visiting and finding beautiful churches in the US. (I've visited about 100 of them - in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and even NJ!). My project is finding beautiful sculptures of saints. I photograph them in the way them brings them to life.<BR/><BR/>I've studied historical amazing women in midieval ages and women of the Bible at Berkley University, and I've been so inspired by them - not by Paris Hilton or Lindsay Lohan, as the girls of today are inspired by. I wand to capture the beauty of the sains in New York churches and make a portfolio for the people in my industry - people in contemporary arts and fashion. I want to show that they are waaay more moving than any Kate Moss can ever be. And inspiring and timeless!<BR/><BR/>If you are interested, I'd love and appreciate beyond words your help - did you find any statues in the churches you've visited so far that stood out as particular beautiful (they can be extremely simple) and moving?<BR/><BR/>Thank you so so so much in advance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-43963670002566476112008-11-06T14:41:00.000-05:002008-11-06T14:41:00.000-05:00Thanks, Bill. Will have to check it out soon. Ch...Thanks, Bill. Will have to check it out soon. Cheers.Andrew the Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518557627354558389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-8445711058874662552008-11-05T10:47:00.000-05:002008-11-05T10:47:00.000-05:00Hi there,Interesting blog. You have overlooked one...Hi there,<BR/>Interesting blog. You have overlooked one of the City's most attractive Catholic churches: the Church of Our Saviour on 59 Park at E.38th. St. From the flavor of your commentary, I think you will find visiting the smallish, elegant church fulfilling.<BR/><BR/>Bill PowersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-36244891870389155822008-07-11T10:05:00.000-04:002008-07-11T10:05:00.000-04:00Very nice words about the painting. Hahaha... perh...Very nice words about the painting. Hahaha... perhaps you are unconsciously discerning Your purpose<BR/>Today is the Feast of St. Benedict. I'm not from New York but I shall pass by St. Agnes for mass now on my way to Grand Central Terminal. Thanks for the info on St. Agnes. Now I know where to go. Cheers!!<BR/> MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com