Religious Art in Greater Phoenix An overview compiled by Document and photographs prepared by Maria Beteran, Archivist, Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix and Michael P. Murphy, Freelance Writer, showcasing the breadth of religious art, public spaces and building design in Greater Phoenix. Document and photographs prepared by Page 1 of 27
Phoenix Community Alliance ArtWORKS PHX (Arts, Culture, and Public Life and Public Art in greater downtown Phoenix) Catholic Church PAGE Brophy College Prep... 2 Diocesan Pastoral Center, Diocese of Phoenix... 3 Immaculate Heart of Mary.. 4 Saint Francis Xavier.. 5 Saint Mary s Basilica.... 6 Saint Thomas the Apostle... 7 Christian Church Chaparral Christian Church.... 8 Lincoln Heights Christian Church 9 Phoenix First Christian Church. 10 Episcopal Church Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.. 11 Saint George Chapel. 12 Greek Orthodox Church Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 13 St. George Chapel 14 Arizona Jewish Historical Society 15 Arizona State Capitol Statue, Father Albert Braun, OFM.. 16 Statue, Father Esuebio Kino 17 The Ten Commandments. 18 House of Refuge 19 Irish Cultural Center. 20 Phoenix Police Museum.. 21 Phoenix Public Library 22 Phoenix Rescue Mission & Changing Lives Center. 23 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport All-Faiths Chapel. 24 Mural 25 The Society of St. Vincent de Paul 26 Document and photographs prepared by Page 2 of 27
Brophy Chapel Photographs: Maria Beteran Built in 1928 Artist: Various Location: 4701 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Website: http://www.brophyprep.org/about/brophy-chapel/ Source of information: Brophy College Preparatory Document and photographs prepared by Page 3 of 27
Diocesan Pastoral Center (Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix) Photographs: Maria Beteran Date of Dedication: 2003 Artist: Various Location: 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix AZ 85004 Website: http://diocesephoenix.org/archives.php Source of information: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Document and photographs prepared by Page 4 of 27
v Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Photographs: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Established December 12, 1924 Artist: Various Location: 909 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Website: http://www.ihmparishphoenix.com/ Source of information: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Document and photographs prepared by Page 5 of 27
Saint Francis Xavier Parish Photographs: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Maria Beteran Established December 19, 1928 Artist: Various Location: 4715 N Central Ave, Phoenix AZ, 85012 Website: http://www.sfxphx.org/ Source of information: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Document and photographs prepared by Page 6 of 27
Saint Mary s Basilica Photographs: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Maria Beteran Dedicated June 24, 1881; Dedication of current building February 11, 1915 Artist: Various Location: 231 N 3rd St, Phoenix AZ, 85004 Website: http://www.saintmarysbasilica.org/ Source of information: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Document and photographs prepared by Page 7 of 27
Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Parish Photographs: Maria Beteran Established October 11, 1950; New Church December 8, 1960 Artist: Various Location: 312 E Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Website: http://staphx.org/ Source of information: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Document and photographs prepared by Page 8 of 27
Chaparral Christian Church Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Artist (s): 1. Labyrinth and Prayer Garden: Frank Shirvinski 2. Field of View (Face of Christ): Kirk Headley 3. The Desert Shall Blossom stained glass windows: Larry Toschik 4. Cross and other stained glass windows: Randall Secrest Location: 6451 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Website: http://www.chaparral.org/resources/art-of-chaparral and http://www.chaparrallabyrinth.org/chaparral_labyrinth/labyrinth.html Document and photographs prepared by Page 9 of 27
Lincoln Heights Christian Church Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Date: 1967 Artist: Unknown Location: 2121 E Lincoln Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85018 Website: http://www.lincolnheightsphoenix.com/ Source of information: Lincoln Heights Christian Church Document and photographs prepared by Page 10 of 27
Phoenix First Christian Church Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Founded in 1952 Artist (s) Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright Stained glass windows: Greice Brothers Location: 6750 N 7 th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013 Website: http://www.fccphx.com/#/about-us/building-infohistory Document and photographs prepared by Page 11 of 27
All Saints Episcopal Church Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Founded in 1953 Artists: Various Location: 6300 North Central Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85012 Website: http://www.allsaints-phoenix.org/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 12 of 27
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Date: 1885 Artist: Various Location: 100 West Roosevelt Street, Phoenix Arizona 85003 Website: http://trinitycathedral.com/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 13 of 27
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Photogaphs: Michael P. Murphy Date of Establishment: Unknown Artist: Various Location: 1973 E Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Website: http://www.holytrinityphx.org/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 14 of 27
Saint George Chapel (Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral) Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Date of Establishment: Unknown Artist: Various Location: 1973 E Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Website: http://www.holytrinityphx.org/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 15 of 27
Arizona Jewish Historical Society Photographs: Maria Beteran Founded in 1981 Artist: Various, rotating exhibits Location: 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix Website: https://www.azjhs.org/ Source of information: Lawrence Bell, Executive Director Document and photographs prepared by Page 16 of 27
Arizona State Capitol: Fr. Albert Braun, O.F.M., Statue (Arizona State Capitol) Photographs: Maria Beteran Date: Unknown Artist: Carlos Ayala Location: Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, 205 S. 17 th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Website: http://www.wesleybolinplaza.com/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 17 of 27
Father Kino Statue (Arizona State Capitol) Photographs: Maria Beteran Date: 1967 Artist: Julian Martinez Location: Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, 205 S. 17 th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Website: http://www.wesleybolinplaza.com/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 18 of 27
The Ten Commandments Memorial (Arizona State Capitol) Photographs: Maria Beteran Date: 1978 Artist: Donated by The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Location: Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, 205 S. 17 th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Website: http://www.wesleybolinplaza.com/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 19 of 27
House of Refuge Sunnyslope Inc. Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Incorporated in 1988 Artist: (1) "Let the children come to me" mural - Moira Winter; (2) Blue, green and yellow mural (cross in front of a blazing sun) - Lauren Koltes; (3) Green mural (road to Emmaus) - Julie Azhadi. Location: 9844 N 7th Place, Phoenix AZ 85020 Website: http://refugeandhope.com/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 20 of 27
Irish Cultural Center Book of Kells Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Date: Unknown Artist: Unknown Book of Kells Language: Latin, Old Gaelic Script 680 pgs written on Vellum, Calf Skin Facsimile of Book Original at Dublin College in Dublin, Ireland Location: 1106 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Website: http://www.azirish.org/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 21 of 27
Phoenix Police Museum Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Date: October 1993 Artist: Unknown Location: Historic City Hall, 17 South 2nd Ave 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Website: http://www.phoenixpolicemuseum.com/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 22 of 27
Phoenix Public Library, Rare Book Room Photographs: Maria Beteran Burton Barr Library was dedicated in 1953. First rare book collection on display in 1954. Artist: Various (1) Leaf of the Gutenberg Bible, 1450 1455; (2) 6 th Century Ethiopian Scroll, Scroll from Ethiopia containting paintings, prayers, and other liturgical writings; writing in two columns. Written in Amharic; (3) 15 th Century French Book of Hours. Memoria od St. Sebastian; (4) Original leaves from famous Bibles. Nine centuries 1121-1935 A.D. Location: Burton Barr Central Library, 4 th Floor; 23550 North 36th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85310 Website: https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/burtonbarr/pages/rare-book- Room.aspx Document and photographs prepared by Page 23 of 27
Phoenix Rescue Mission & Changing Lives Center Photographs: Michael P. Murphy Artist: Various Location: Phoenix Rescue Mission: 1801 S. 35 th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 Changing Lives Center: 338 N. 15 th Ave., Phoenix AZ 85007 Website: http://phoenixrescuemission.org/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 24 of 27
All Faiths Chapel (Sky Harbor International Airport) Photographs: Michael P. Murphy The airport chaplaincy began its work at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 1987. Artist: Designed by Robert and Louise McCall. Location: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Terminal 4, Level 3 Website: http://skyharborchapel.org/about/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 25 of 27
The Phoenix, Phoenix International Airport, Terminal 2 Photographs: Phoenix Aviation Archive Date: 1962 Artist: Paul Coze Location: Sky Harbor International Airport, Terminal 2. 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Website: https://skyharbor.com/museum/artcollection.html Source of information: Phoenix Aviation Archive Document and photographs prepared by Page 26 of 27
Society of St. Vincent de Paul The Pieta Photographs: Maria Beteran Date of dedication of statue: Oct. 9, 2013 Artist: Replica of Michelangelo s Pieta Location: 1075 W. Jackson St., Phoenix Website: http://www.stvincentdepaul.net/ Document and photographs prepared by Page 27 of 27