Art and Religion

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The silk embroidered piece was designed by Sister Anselma Lang who was director of the Ecclesiastical Art Department from 1905 to 1945 The Department used the PAX and lamb symbol in much of its art cards banners paintings wall paintings liturgical garments and displays The writing on the back of the piece states that the piece was stitched by Sister Angelita Dittmaier in the 1930s written by Sister Mary Beth Kemper.

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Ecclesiastical Art Department of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood (CPPS) in O'Fallon, Missouri, was a renowned artistic ministry. Established in 1858 in Germany, it provided vital income for the fledgling community before relocating to the United States in the 1870s. For more than a century, the department created liturgical artwork for Catholic and other denominational churches around the world. Its portfolio includes stained-glass windows, custom-designed installations,...

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The embroidered purple vestment is adorned with grapes and leaver was created by Sister Hiltrudis Power.

Scope and Contents This red silk stole was presented to Pope John Paul II during his visit to St Louis in January 1999 He wore it at the youth prayer rally at Kiel Center on January 26 and returned it to the St Louis Archdiocese where it is now on display in the cathedral crypt Hand embroidered on the right side of the stole are the three primary patron saints of the St Louis Archdiocese St Rose Philippine Duchesne St Vincent de Paul and St Louis IX King of France On the left side framed in embroidered gold...

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Subject files clippings external publications research projects.

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This cross by Sister Celestine was displayed in the leadership area on the second floor of the motherhouse in OFallon Missouri The cross is made of wood with enamel on copper.

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Ecclesiastical Art Department of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood (CPPS) in O'Fallon, Missouri, was a renowned artistic ministry. Established in 1858 in Germany, it provided vital income for the fledgling community before relocating to the United States in the 1870s. For more than a century, the department created liturgical artwork for Catholic and other denominational churches around the world. Its portfolio includes stained-glass windows, custom-designed installations,...

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The file contains 14 works by Sister Betty Jean Korte, consisting of colored-pencil and watercolor pieces. Two documents provide additional information about the works in this file.

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This file contains information about Sister Mary Beth Kempers artwork with biography and multiple prints.