Uncovered Carvings
15 September 2008
Seven crates arrived in Bristol this evening (14 September) having been dispatched from Malawi. Beautiful carvings from African artists were contained within the packages. The carvings are the latest step for the people of St Nicholas of Tolentino parish as they journey towards their return to their much loved parish church following important renovations. cliftondiocese.com was at St Nick’s to capture the excitement as the boxes where opened.
The original wood carvings are the work of the KuNgoni Art and Craft Centre in Mua, Malawi. The centre is run by the White Fathers and keeps alive the traditions and culture of Malawi. Pieces from this celebrated art centre are on display in the Vatican Museums.
St Nick’s Parish Priest, Father Richard McKay travelled to Heathrow this morning to collect the crates. And when he returned to Bristol this evening, cliftondiocese.com went to take a look at these wonderful artworks that will enhance the worship of so many people in Bristol’s inner-city.
You can share in the St Nick’s excitement by listening to our podcast in the multimedia panel on the right. We also bring you pictures of the unwrapping in our image gallery, as well as a video clip of the opening of the crate containing a most amazing carving of the crucifixion and resurrection.
Dom Michael Clothier OSB, a monk of Downside Abbey and a talented carpenter, has also created pieces for the new St Nick’s. He’s made stools for altar servers, chairs for deacons, and the presider’s chair. cliftondiocese.com will bring you a report from Downside when we meet up for Dom Michael later this week.
It’s been a hectic start to the week at St Nick’s. Yesterday day was a day-long celebration to mark Racial Justice Sunday and the Patronal Feast.
Seven crates arrived in Bristol this evening (14 September) having been dispatched from Malawi. Beautiful carvings from African artists were contained within the packages. The carvings are the latest step for the people of St Nicholas of Tolentino parish as they journey towards their return to their much loved parish church following important renovations. cliftondiocese.com was at St Nick’s to capture the excitement as the boxes where opened.
The original wood carvings are the work of the KuNgoni Art and Craft Centre in Mua, Malawi. The centre is run by the White Fathers and keeps alive the traditions and culture of Malawi. Pieces from this celebrated art centre are on display in the Vatican Museums.
St Nick’s Parish Priest, Father Richard McKay travelled to Heathrow this morning to collect the crates. And when he returned to Bristol this evening, cliftondiocese.com went to take a look at these wonderful artworks that will enhance the worship of so many people in Bristol’s inner-city.
You can share in the St Nick’s excitement by listening to our podcast in the multimedia panel on the right. We also bring you pictures of the unwrapping in our image gallery, as well as a video clip of the opening of the crate containing a most amazing carving of the crucifixion and resurrection.
Dom Michael Clothier OSB, a monk of Downside Abbey and a talented carpenter, has also created pieces for the new St Nick’s. He’s made stools for altar servers, chairs for deacons, and the presider’s chair. cliftondiocese.com will bring you a report from Downside when we meet up for Dom Michael later this week.
It’s been a hectic start to the week at St Nick’s. Yesterday day was a day-long celebration to mark Racial Justice Sunday and the Patronal Feast.
Images
Your comments
© Clifton Diocese 2010 | Disclaimer
