Restoration returns old altar and center aisle

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Thanks for sharing. I’ll never understand what possessed people to ‘renovate’ our Churches during the 1970s-1980s. That’s why I love hearing about restorations, especially when they restore the tabernacle to its rightful place in the centre.
 
Very nice. I would have loved to see a picture of what it looked like before, although based on the article, this renovation sounds like a substantial improvement.
 
Wonderful. Thank you for posting this. Obviously, certain unknown persons felt a desire to remove statues, communion/altar rails, and even move the tabernacle starting in the 1960s.
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This is a beautiful remodel of the Church! It looks like a proper Church now. The only thing missing is an altar rail…
 
Our church is supposed to be undergoing a remodel…so far there are orange paint marks on the lawn… Soon, we hope!
 
With GOD returned t His CENTER place in His Church; ALL is heading in the right direction.

Praise God, the pastor and his flock!

Continued Blessings
 
The explaination I heard for placing the Tabernacle off center act in the 70’s was because the priest now facing the congregation, would avoid having his back towards Christ n the Blessed Sacrament
 
Jeanne_S said:
The explaination I heard for placing the Tabernacle off center act in the 70’s was because the priest now facing the congregation, would avoid having his back towards Christ n the Blessed Sacrament
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Actually, it had much to do with adoration outside of Mass, usually in a side chapel. The conspiracy theories of moving the Tabernacle because it was too “Catholic” are just that, conspiracy theories. It was a known practice before St. Francis to have the Tabernacle somewhere other than on the high altar. St. Francis put it there because there was no side chapel or any other worthy place to put it in the tiny Church he was renovating.
 
Tim_D said:
Actually, it had much to do with adoration outside of Mass, usually in a side chapel. The conspiracy theories of moving the Tabernacle because it was too “Catholic” are just that, conspiracy theories. It was a known practice before St. Francis to have the Tabernacle somewhere other than on the high altar. St. Francis put it there because there was no side chapel or any other worthy place to put it in the tiny Church he was renovating.
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The Benedictines also use side chapels. Our abbey has a very beautiful and contemplative side chapel bathed in natural light. It is one of my favourite places to pray and meditate.

Many cathedrals and historic churches throughout Europe have always had the Eucharist reserved in side chapels.
 
Tim_D said:
Actually, it had much to do with adoration outside of Mass, usually in a side chapel. The conspiracy theories of moving the Tabernacle because it was too “Catholic” are just that, conspiracy theories. It was a known practice before St. Francis to have the Tabernacle somewhere other than on the high altar. St. Francis put it there because there was no side chapel or any other worthy place to put it in the tiny Church he was renovating.
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Actually that is the placement in my home parish.Off to the side and the 24 hour Adoration a Chapel is on the other side of the wall.
 
Also, in the case of Cathedral, where bishop actually has a throne, AFAIK you cannot put the tabelnacle there?
 
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