One would say if you want to appreciate an old church for it's exquisite art and architecture that you should go to Europe. This is true. Another truth is the Church of St. Clare of Assisi in Woodbridge Ontario. I think it comes pretty close with it's delicate contemporary execution from it's mosaic floors to the magnificent ceiling woodwork. Even Pope John II paid a visit during his last trip to Canada.
My family and I have been members of it's great parish community for 15 years. As a fine artist, I've have painted a few small projects for the church. In August of 2011, Father John Borean (pastor) offered to give me the opportunity of a lifetime – to paint a giant 60x25 foot mural of the Ascention of Christ behind it's great altar. I was honestly (and still am) humbled to say the least.
Since then, I have been working diligently with my friend Fr. john who is equally committed to every detail to making this the greatest project in the history of this church. So, I invite you to visit as often as you can. This site's purpose is to bring you as close as possible to the planning, the conceptual stages and ultimately the final execution and launch to the community.
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