Local Business Leader Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Catholic Art and Liturgical Design

No matter the profession, a lifetime achievement award is presented to an individual who, during their lifetime, has made significant contributions to their field and sets them apart from others. Liturgical Designer Rolf Rohn is a humble man and a road warrior who spends almost every minute of every day creating church environments worthy of being a domus dei—a house of God. Focused on harmony and liturgical correctness, his work stands a silent witness to the emotions of the faithful around the world.

Rolf was recently recognized for his remarkable contributions by his alma mater, the South Hills High School Alumnae Association, at their 55th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 29th, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rolf, the only class of 1964 member to receive this coveted award, was recognized for his over 50 years of service to the Catholic Church. With a body of work of more than 2,500 churches, chapels, cathedrals, and basilicas in the United States—including many in his hometown of Pittsburgh—and Europe, the nominating committee, after careful review, felt Rolf was deserving of this honor. Attending with Rolf was his sister, artist Renate Rohn—the only person Rolf told about the award. She said, “he has always been this way; the only thing that impresses him are perfect liturgical environments.” Both Renate and Rolf carry on the work of their late father, the gifted liturgical artist Rudolph N. Rohn, who founded the company in 1952.