The Secretary General participates in celebrations in Chicago to mark 10 years since the launch of the initiative of the Illinois Chapter of the Patron of the Arts, titled, “Integrating Art & Faith”

The Illinois Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums is commemorating the tenth anniversary of its initiative, “Integrating Art & Faith”.

An event to celebrate the occasion will take place at the University Club of Chicago on Saturday afternoon, 2 November, and will include the participation of Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, Sr. Raffaella Petrini, Secretary General of the Governorate of Vatican City State, Rev. Gerald Gunderson, Anna Shea, President of the Chapter, Donna Nelson-Stride, Deputy President, and Susan J. Miller Overby, Treasurer.

The Chapter has recently contributed to funding the following projects: preparatory studies for the restoration of the Apollo Belvedere, and the ciborium of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran.