Exploring inside the Linehan Chapel at Nazareth College in Rochester. by Chris Clemens I had the pleasure of being invited to Nazareth College for a round table discussion with spiritual life leaders from area colleges. Getting an opportunity to meet with people from all backgrounds and faith perspectives was an honor all its own. I […]
The dome shaped Calvary Baptist Church in LeRoy is often referred to as “the golf ball church” for obvious reasons. by Chris Clemens Occasionally we receive a suggestion from you guys on a place you think might be interesting to visit. More than a couple people now have said, “You should check out that ‘golf […]
The story of Handsome Lake and his spiritual impact in the Finger Lakes Region. by Chris Clemens Most of our explorations of the Burned Over District have been to places offering first hand experiences with a belief system. Of course, not every stop has included a mass or service. For the most part, we’ve been […]
Visiting the Sufi Order of Rochester and experiencing a ceremony first hand. by Chris Clemens This project began with a desire to visit places of religiosity that were curious or had a particularly interesting history. Though it wasn’t our intention, soon the people at each location became just as intriguing as the site itself. Part […]
A visit to St. John Gualbert’s Church near Buffalo reveals one of the largest collections of Catholic relics in the world. by Chris Clemens UPDATE: In November 2016, the Bishop officially issued a decree designating this relic collection. Though it is stored within St. John Gualbert Parish in Cheektowaga, the collection itself is now known […]