Photo before renovation.

The challenge was to create a facade which looked more church-like while blending the new with the old. The tower was built of matching field stone to replace the "alpha" tower and is surmounted by a belfry of concrete arches on all four sides. The roof is batten seam copper. The 12 by 17 foot stained glass window portrays Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, holding the Christ child. The four entry glass doors contains etchings of the four Evangelists. The opposite wall contains a rose window depicting the Holy Spirit.

"Twilight at St. Aloysius Parish in New Canaan offers a magical light show when the stained glass in the new bell tower glows brightly, inviting the eye to the illuminated Tabernacle." (Fairfield County Catholic)

Credits

Architect:
Henry Hardinge Menzies

General Contractor:
The Deluca Constsruction Co.

Designer, Artist:
Rohlf's Stained & Leaded Glass Co.
Ellen Miret, designer

Photos:
Fred George