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thanks for posting the pics of st. helenas. I would have to disagree though that not all the new churches that have sprung up in the philly archdiocese are 'beautifull'.

Saint Anthony of Padua, although nice is lacking in some things. nameley the statues of the blessed mother and saint Joseph. I understand Mongignor did not want those there.
Also - they adore the happy clappy crap there every sunday as well.

Corpus Christi is kind of modern looking too.

I thought St. Anthony of Padua in Ambler looked pretty nice when I visited. Things can always be done better, and I find all these new Churches lacking in decoration when compared to what I think was the pinnacle of the past 60 years of Philadelphia new church building - Resurrection of Our Lord on Castor Ave. in Rhawnhurst, completed in 1956. This is easily the most beautiful modern Church I have ever seen. If people took tours of the Gothic masterpieces among Philadelphia Churches, this would have to be on the list.

I wish they had pictures posted showing the English style decorative painting of the ceiling and high walls. The dimness of these ones, while it captures the stain glass well, doesn't do justice to the interior.

If only more modern churches were built like this! it must have cost a small fortune though. The parish serves about 11,000 Catholics.