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Holy Family Roman Catholic Church - Photos

Over the years, the interior of the church changed. In 1946, the interior was decorated only with a small mural of a dove above the altar and chandeliers. Subsequently the church would be further adorned with decorative art and paintings. Photo from 7-22-2023.

The church is seventeenth-century Italian Baroque in style. Photo from 7-22-2023.

The basilica type interior consists of the nave and side aisles with large rounded columns. Photo from 7-22-2023.

The main altar, the side altars and the communion rail are of imported Carrara marble. Photo from 7-22-2023.

The stained glass windows are painted in Renaissance style in very rich colors. Photo from 7-22-2023.

The Clerestory Windows are from ca. 1980. Photo from 7-22-2023.

All aisle windows date back from when the church was built. Photo from 7-22-2023.

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A view at the high altar. Photo from 7-22-2023.

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Photo from 7-22-2023.

The side altar to the right of the high altar is dedicated to Maria de Ferrasini. Photo from 7-22-2023.