Saint Catherine of Siena

The St. Catherine of Siena church, which was built in 1958 in the mid-century Gothic style, needed to be renovated. Its “modern” ’50s style had become outmoded. The architect redesigned the sanctuary. The renovation project, “Christ at the Center,” resulted in the masterful beautification of the sanctuary.
The materials were beige Italian marble, known as Botticino Classico; yellow Italian marble, known as Giallo Scaligero; and beige limestone from a third-party supplier. The client wanted bright yellow marble that was not busy. The perfect choice was the Giallo Scaligero, an ancient tiny production coming from a part of the modern Giallo Reale quarry.
The tabernacle was made of Bianco Lasa, a type of bright white precious marble that was quarried in northern Italy. The blue details are deep blue lapis lazuli. The door was reclaimed from the old tabernacle. It was repaired, gold-plated, and fitted with a safe, strong modern lock. The IHS symbol on the tabernacle was inspired by the one located above the main entrance of the Siena Cathedral.
This project, including all the metal pieces, was fabricated entirely in Italy and shipped ready for installation to the St. Catherine of Siena parish.