SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA CATHOLIC CHURCH
105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA.


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The parish church of St. Catherine of Siena has recently undergone extensive renovations. The photos above illustrate the major changes that have taken place under the direction of Turchi and Cusick Architects.
Original "Stations of the Cross" were maintained through the redesign of the interior,
Before and after views of right side wall.
Altar window prior to renovation.

Prior to renovation, the organ was located in the rear of the church. Here is a photo showing grills housing pipes for the 1956 Kilgen organ. The instrument is one of the last manufactured by the Kilgen company.

VIEW ORGAN SPECIFICATION HERE

The photo below shows the relocation of organ chambers to right and left of altar.
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Extreme mid-twentieth-century architecture is evident in this baptistery tower at right side of altar. From exterior, it resembles a rocket ship poised for take-off (see exterior photo below).

 
New vestibule design following renovation.
 
 
View of unusual bell tower design.

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