Built in what appears to me to be a sort of mission revival style architecture, this Church, located near a park in downtown Streator served the needs of the the Irish-American Catholics. If current consolidation plans go through it will be closed on September the 29th. What will become of the building, I do not know. While the main sanctuary seems to lack a classic high altar, the Church has several attractive features. The general layout of the church is pleasant and the blue ceiling adorned with golden star motifs reminds one of what Pope Benedict the XVI might call the cosmic nature of the Sacrifice of the Mass. The stained glass is very good. Details such as the feet of Our Lord being visible under water in the Baptism window are quite impressive. The encounter of Jesus with the rich young man is also striking. I do not have an overall shot of the church exterior, something I hope to remedy on a trip to Streator in the next few weeks As is my custom, additional (primarily interior) images are given below..
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