Built in 1845 on a site that had previously housed an Ursuline convent, St. Mary's originally served as the Chapel of the Archbishops. This church has borne many names throughout its existence: Sainte Marie de l'Archevêque, Holy Trinity, St. Mary's Italian Church, Our Lady of Victory, and finally, St. Mary's, which name was bestowed on it by Archbishop Shulte in 1994.
See a History of St. Mary's.
And now, you know what time it is. It's eye candy time!
A view of the Sanctuary - what a beautiful high altar...
Close-up of the altar - they don't make 'em like this anymore!
View of the choir loft - these older churches had a lot of emphasis on detail, detail, detail - even on the ceiling! And look at the spiral staircase on the right!
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