“Sure, our friends across the pond [i.e., in Europe] may have time, history, and Michelangelo on their side — but it doesn’t mean that we can’t hold our own in the New World,” Maria Walley writes. “In fact, the amount of architectural prowess we put into our churches is pretty dang impressive, uplifting both religious and non-religious alike.”
Then follow photos of 8 U.S. Catholic churches, with brief but incisive commentary about each. “These eight churches offer a unique reminder of how diverse and epic Catholic architecture really can be — right here, stateside,” says Walley.
St. John’s Abbey made the roster: “Many consider this one of the first pieces of successful modern religious architecture in the United States. Others believe it was the first depiction of a flat screen television.”
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