A special holiday exhibit is on display near the chapel in the Province Center. The above photo is a close-up of one of the three beautiful angels in the collection.
The Vatican Nativity Porcelain Sculpture Collection is the first-ever collection of its kind officially authorized by the Vatican Museums and produced by The Franklin Mint. This certified, limited edition collection is crafted in fine bisque porcelain and hand-painted in jewel-like colors with accents of 24 karat gold. Included in the collection are Joseph, Mary, the baby Jesus and manger, angels, the three wise men, shepherds, townspeople, a donkey, cow and horse.
Fr. Tom Langenfeld donated this collection to the Province Center. It was a gift to him from the General Direction in Rome when he left his position as Superior General (1972-1984).
The Vatican Nativity will be on display from mid-December through the Feast of the Epiphany, the visitation and adoration of the Magi.
The display was the inspiration of Fr. George Auger, CSV, Director of the Province Center Residence.
The Vatican Nativity Porcelain Sculpture Collection is the first-ever collection of its kind officially authorized by the Vatican Museums and produced by The Franklin Mint. This certified, limited edition collection is crafted in fine bisque porcelain and hand-painted in jewel-like colors with accents of 24 karat gold. Included in the collection are Joseph, Mary, the baby Jesus and manger, angels, the three wise men, shepherds, townspeople, a donkey, cow and horse.
Fr. Tom Langenfeld donated this collection to the Province Center. It was a gift to him from the General Direction in Rome when he left his position as Superior General (1972-1984).
The Vatican Nativity will be on display from mid-December through the Feast of the Epiphany, the visitation and adoration of the Magi.
The display was the inspiration of Fr. George Auger, CSV, Director of the Province Center Residence.
