INSIDE Rome Special Feature enovatio Anni30thversar y FromR the Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums h WINTER 2014 Upcoming EVENTS A Stellar Evening in Monday, May 12 Living in a large and hors d’oeuvres reception Cranbrook Institute metropolitan city all your followed, with an optional of Science life doesn’t mean you’ve seen tour of the theater. Built Dr. Stafford will give a talk everything there is to see in 1927, the cozy 450-seat on Treasures of the Cran- when it comes to art and theatre, we learned, was brook Collection, followed by beauty. That was certainly in ruins before the 1990 a five minute presentation the case for many during the restoration. New plaster, by Alexandra Lis-Planells December Patrons of the intricate painted patterns on her exhibition Paddling Arts in the Vatican Museum and gold leaf now adorn Across the Continents. – Michigan Chapter the walls and ceilings of this Guided visits of the galleries evening in Detroit. Many beautifully restored building. and dinner will follow. people have visited historic Every turn of the head is a Michigan Patrons discover that the The evening will be hosted buildings in Detroit, but feast for the eyes. Moved five by Dr. and Mrs. Miguel Gem Theatre remains a brightly- the Patrons event allowed blocks in 1997 to make way colored jewel in the midst of the city. Lis-Planells. for behind the scenes access for construction of Detroit’s (Photo courtesy of Gem Theater) in understanding how the new ballpark, the Gem August 6-8 restorations, completed Theatre remains a brightly- strolling dinner. Over wine and Patrons trip to Niagara and continuing, are colored jewel in the midst of delectable selections of food, on the Lake, Canada, with accomplished. the city. Patrons had the chance to mix Col. Daniel Anrig, current Detroit’s Historic Gem With motor coach and mingle with old friends, Commander of the Swiss Theater was our first stop for transportation at the door, make new acquaintances, and Guard where we will stay the evening. His , Patrons and their guests listen to first-hand stories about at the Prince of Wales hotel, , were taken to the Colony the Patron’s Rome pilgrimage enjoy an optional wine (Archbishop of Detroit) Club just a few minutes and private audience with His tasting, a play, and a joint celebrated the Holy Sacrifice away. Greeted by staff and Holiness, Pope Francis. For event with the Canadian of the Mass in a private volunteers, the Patrons were those who were interested in Chapter in Toronto along room for the Patrons and escorted upstairs to the a tour of the 1929 historic with a visit to an art gallery. their guests. A lovely wine Versailles-like ballroom for a building, guides were delighted to share their knowledge Thursday, Oct. 2 about the 3rd and 4th floor Celebrity Chef, Fr. Leo ballrooms, as well as the famous for Patalinghug, sculptor’s studio at the top of defeating Food Network’s the building. Bobby Flay on his TV show, Mass, wine, good food, will give an exciting talk great architecture and and cooking demonstration restoration work, wonderful at Tre Monte Restaurant men and women who in Troy followed by a understand art and beauty terrific Italian dinner! through the eyes of their Visit Fr. Leo’s website: Catholic faith – it was a stellar gracebeforemeals.com evening in Detroit! Archbishop Allen Vigneron celebrates Mass at the Michigan Patrons December event at the Gem Theater. h By Kathleen Bordo Crombie as musicians played and colored lights accented larger than life ice sculptures of Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam. The Opening Reception concluded with small 30th group tours of the Carriage Museum, a Anniversary behind the scenes view of how former and present pontiffs travel. Patrons Experience a Wondrous Each event seemed to top the one prior. The next morning, you could hear a pin drop as the head curators Celebration in Rome and restoration directors shared detailed explanations of how the Museum’s priceless works are restored and conserved. We left the Synod Hall to meet and watch firsthand as these artisan restorers used state of the art techniques to repair mosaics, paintings, paper, and wood. That evening, after a tour of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the Archpriest of this pristine basilica celebrated Mass for us. Not only did he greet us individually, but gifted each of us with a work of art (a sculpted gold commemorative coin). It was surreal to get a peek behind the scenes of the Vatican State. The next day, not only did we get a taste of its inner workings through presentations by the Prefecture of the Papal Household, the Senior Advisor for Communications, and the Vatican Secretary of State, but afterwards we were given behind-the-scenes Dr. Elizabeth Lev addresses the Patrons in the magnificent Sistine Chapel. tours of rooms in the heart of the Apostolic Palace normally closed to the public. here are countless clubs Museums? Perhaps it was to enrich your How do you top this? How about eating and organizations with knowledge of art through the amazing T which we have participated volume of works housed in the Museums? over our years and for various reasons, our Or, was it as simple as trying to avoid the involvement in many of those groups has lines during your next visit to the Vatican dwindled. In our busy lives, we need to State (one of our perks)? prioritize the commitments competing for Regardless of your initial motivations our time and efforts. With this in mind, for participating, if you had the honor you may have asked yourself why you and privilege of attending the Patrons joined the Patrons. Was it to help restore, 30th Anniversary Celebration in Rome, preserve and increase the artistic legacy of you would have returned from this Michael Marz, Irene Lis-Planells and Beth Moore the collections and buildings of the Vatican amazing journey with your intentions enjoy a moment before entering the Sala Regia, both solidified and strengthened. You State Rooms in the Apostolic Palace and may even say that this event-filled holiday Papal Chapels. became a sort of “pilgrimage” for the 300 a four-star meal in a gallery that evening or so North American and European mere inches from masterpieces created by philanthropists (41 from the Michigan Caravaggio, Raphael, and DaVinci? Chapter) in attendance. Not sufficiently awed or humbled? With champagne in hand and How about being thanked and challenged numerous delicacies exciting our pallets, by the Pope himself. Of any single moment the events began as we stood in the shared on our journey, I can confidently Giardino Quadrato, a large courtyard say that the most wondrous, was as we Dale Chiara, David Wilson, Patty Chiara and just behind the Vatican Gardens. Every gathered in the Sala Clementina waiting Lisa Wilson enjoy the Anniversary Gala dinner in the Museo Chiaramonti. one of the five senses were being teased for the Pontiff to enter. The nervous energy Michigan Membership Continues to Grow! On behalf of the Michigan Patrons, projects of the Michigan Chapter, receive I would like to extend a warm welcome to recognition as a Michigan Restorer Member our new members and a sincere thank you at the Michigan Chapter Annual Event and to those who have renewed their annual in all Chapter publications, and receive all memberships. I am pleased to announce regular benefits listed for one-year. During the special audience with the Holy Father, our membership continues to grow and The response has been favorable! We Pope Francis greeted each Patron individually, now stands at 245. would like to give special recognition and including Bill, Carol and Aubrey Brewis. gratitude to the following Restorer Members: was expressed through laughter, cheers, and tears as the Leader of the Roman entered the hall and imparted his Apostolic Blessing. Not only ew did His Holiness graciously thank us for estorer being stewards of the Church’s heritage of MEMBERSN MEMBERS art, but challenged us to allow our actions We welcome the following New R to be a sign of our interior participation Members as of January 31, 2014: Dr. Lourdes Andaya, Gerard and in the spiritual life and mission of the Richard and Lisa Altig, Peter Bernadich, Carolyn Andree, Dianne Ahern, Richard Church. It is difficult to describe the Margaret Besh, Fr. Francis Boyle, and Lisa Altig, Peggy Ann Berguer, myriad of emotions one can experience as Dr. Dennis and Andria Bojrab, Victor Vincent Bianco, Dale and Patty Chiara, you witness this very holy and busy man and Kathrine Chelovich, Dale and Linda Couzens, Leslie Dame, Donna Patty Chiara, Margaret Cirocco, Chad England, Deacon and Mrs. Dan Foley, patiently and graciously greeting each of us Crombie, Linda Couzens, Duane and Dr. Leonard and Barbara Glinski, John individually. Truly, truly an unforgettable Donna DiFranco, Jane Door, Kaitlyn and Kristan Hale, Rev. Thomas Johnson, honor! Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Frey, Dr. Miguel and Irene Lis-Planells, The Anniversary celebrations ended Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Susan Golden, Dr. Charles and Mrs. Rhonda Main, with two wonderfully spiritual liturgies. Dr. Leonard and Mrs. Barbara Glinski, James and Barbara Martz, Gwenda The historic events that had taken place Timothy and Michelle Green, Jeff and Mayes, Jeff and Myreya Meyers, Donna in the hallowed halls of the Sistine Chapel Martha Guella, The Klackle Family, Niester, Daisy Neves, Deacon Dominik echoed along with the angelic voices of Dr. Michael and Mrs. Janice LaRouere, and Teresa (Tomeo) Pastore, Barbara seminarians as we prayed Vespers. Finally, The Lockwood Family, Bert Lord, Quilty, Tony and Suzanne Rea, Jerry beneath the famous Bernini window Timothy and Maria Machelski and Robinson, Dr. Matthew Romano, Family, Joanne Murphy, The Robert Barbara Quilty, Thomas and Sharon of the Holy Spirit, we culminated the Nagle Family, Frank Pagani and Nancy Shumaker, Mark and Mary Sobeck, Ken Anniversary with Sunday Mass celebrated Anastasi, David Pohl, Mr. and Mrs. and Maureen Soens, David and Norma by the President of the Vatican City State. Ruhl and Family, Christopher and Stone, Msgr. Anthony Tocco, Katie and Elegantly executed, the entire trip was an June Rutkowski, Thomas and Jeanne Same Valenti, Stan and Dorrie Wencley, opportunity to create new friendships, Stevenson, Mark Syjut, David David and Lisa Wilson, James L. Wilson enrich older ones, and experience beauty and Patrice Tay, Barbara Zimmer, in its many forms. So let us reflect on the Shrikant Chandulal and Neena Mehta. question again: “What motivates you to After having recently celebrated our participate and be a member of the Patron The annual membership benefits 30th Anniversary in Rome, we are even more of the Arts in the Vatican Museums?” Let include: newsletters, semi-annually cognizant of our mission. Thank you to all produced by the International Vatican for supporting our efforts to continue to me share part of Pope Francis’ address Patrons and the Michigan Chapter, grow our numbers by sharing your Patrons’ to us to help you answer: “In every age personal, guided Vatican Museum tours in experiences with others. I was fortunate the Church has called upon the arts to Rome and special annual member events. to meet many of you at our celebration in give expression to the beauty of faith and Last year, we added another category Rome and at our December event and look to proclaim the Gospel message of the to our membership over and above the forward to welcoming new members. As we grandeur of God’s creation, the dignity individual or couple membership. This has move into our next restoration projects we of human beings made in his image and generated an additional $9,625 in revenues. do so with the spirit of humility, enthusiasm likeness, and the power of Christ’s death The category is that of a Restorer Member and satisfaction in knowing we are doing our and resurrection to bring redemption and – $500 for a single person or $1,000 for part in restoring these treasures for future rebirth to the world touched by tragedy a couple – and includes the following generations to come. benefits: assist with the restoration of the h of sin and death.” By Maureen Soens, Membership Chair h By Fr. J.J. Mech, Chaplain and Board Member of the Patrons, Michigan Chapter Renovatio h WINTER 2014 Madonna and Child Madonna and Child with Sts. John the Baptist and Jerome is a large altar panel painted with St. John the Baptist by Marco Palmezzano in 1510 and was added to the Vatican Painting Gallery in 1857. and St. Jerome From an iconographic point of view, this work is a Madonna and Child with Saints but By Marco Palmezzano historically, this type of work is often referred to as the “Sacred Conversation” – a group of saints and angels surrounding an architectural structure in which Mary is seated on a throne This beautiful painting with her Son in her lap. Restorations to this oil on wood panel are made possible by was reproduced on the The Michigan Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums through the generosity of The Mary G. Stange cover of blank note cards Charitable Trust. by the Michigan Patrons The Patrons are a group of people dedicated to preserving the spiritual and cultural mission of the Vatican and are available for sale. Museums. For more information on becoming a member, please contact: All proceeds benefit the www.vaticanpatrons.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Patrons of the Arts, Michigan Chapter Spring 2012 Spring enovatio Ms. Dianne Ahern Dr. Lourdes Andaya Renovatio,R published biannually, covers news and events for Mr. Gerard Andree Upcoming EVENTS the Michigan Chapter of the Patrons. The Patrons of the Arts Mr. Graham Beal, in the Vatican Museums is a select group of people dedicated Detroit Institute of Arts (Honorary Member) elcome to the first issue ofRenovatio, a newsletter dedicated to keep you Spring 2012 to the preservation and perpetuation of the vast and unique informedW on news and events for the Michigan Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts. Mr. and Mrs. John and Kristan Hale Reception and collection of art contained in the Vatican Museums. The The publication name, Renovatio, is the Latin translation for “renewal”. It speaks Dr. Elizabeth Lev (Honorary Member) presentation name of the publication, Renovatio, is the Latin translation at the home of of the mission of the Patrons – to preserve and perpetuate the vast and unique Dr. and Mrs. Miguel and Irene Lis-Planells of the word renewal. For more information or to join the Dr. Anne Maria collection of art contained in the Vatican Museums. Sample copy here – add to His Eminence, Adam Cardinal Maida and Dr. David Ernst Michigan Chapter of the Patrons, contact Membership Chair this copy if needed. Sample copy here – add to this copy. Archdiocese of Detroit (Honorary Member) in Port Huron, Maureen Soens at [email protected] or (248) 842-5126. Michigan Fr. JJ Mech (Chaplain) Co-chair John Hale Mr. Mark Napolitano August 2012 [email protected], (313) 565-8888 Mr. and Mrs. Antonio and Suzanne Rea Annual presentation Co-chairEnjoyable Tony evening Rea & enlightening lecture by Liz Lev by Dr. Elizabeth Lev Mr. Anthony Rugiero [email protected], (248) 357-0999 On Friday, August 26, Stephanie Germack Mrs. Maureen Soens Fall 2012 PrintingKerzic warmly welcomedCorporate the Patrons Travel, to her CTSCentral.net Bi-annual Michigan lovely Grosse Pointe home on the shores Designof Lake St. Claire. JeannePatrick and Stevenson,Stephanie CardsForHisGlory.com Mrs. Jeanne Stevenson Patrons local trip; began the evening with a reception in their Mrs. Teresa Tomeo 2012 will take us beautiful living room, which opened to a to Chicago www.vatican-patrons.orgpatio that offered a spectacular view of the lake with its water traffic and the Canadian shore in the distance. The hors d’oeurves and wine were delicious as was the lavish buffet that was offered Caption here... change photo if desired to us on their lower level. The program began with an informative update on the work and aspirations of in the eighteenth century, and what role of the the Michigan chapter of the Vatican Museums played in evangelization. Patrons by Tony Rea and John We learned that the museums, apart from Hale, who supplemented their the objects they display, are works of art in discussion with a power-point themselves and powerful tools in spreading the presentation. The highlight of Church’s message. the evening was a lecture by Great food, exceptional company, and Liz made for a wonderful evening for those of us Caption here... change Elizabeth Lev, who displayed photo if desired the breath of her knowledge by moving from who are privileged to be members of the Patrons her specialty, Renaissance Art, to discuss how of the Arts of the Vatican Museums, Michigan the Church used art to combat secularism Chapter. h By Dorothy Carson