“Poor unlucky those who don’t have Faith: to live without a Faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a steady struggle for the Truth, is not living but existing. We must never exist (vivacchiare) but live” (Pier Giorgio Frassati, Letters to his Friends and Family, pg. 214).
For over half a century, Rohn & Associates Design has promoted the Catholic tradition of creating custom sacred art and furniture to honor our religious heritage. Nothing brings us greater joy than seeing a parish's vision come to life to inspire its faithful. As Catholics, we have another duty: to cherish and preserve the historical treasures of our Church. The unfortunate closing of so many churches today means that numerous priceless pieces may be forever lost to dark basements and theft or simply thrown away after years of neglect.
Our team has devoted a significant amount of time to helping closed churches with this difficult transition, appraising and sorting patrimony to be appropriately stored, used in new prayer spaces, or sold. On behalf of these churches, it is an honor to share our large selection of used but exceptional liturgical furniture, statuary, appointments, artwork, stained glass windows, and architectural elements for resale. Our artists can restore these timeworn pieces to look brand new and work them into your environment—often at great savings compared to custom pieces.
For existing churches that have seen tragedies like fires or flooding and now face economic challenges in rebuilding or new sacred spaces looking to design their interiors with limited resources, the contents of a single closed church might be the perfect solution. We can refurbish each piece to work harmoniously with your environment, staying within budget and vision.
Some of these items may even be appropriate for personal worship at home in private chapels and gardens.
If you’re local or planning a trip, consider visiting our Pittsburgh warehouse to peruse these precious offerings in person and discuss your project with an artist or designer. Contact us to set up a visit or to inquire about product details.
Looking for inspiration? Explore some of our patrimony reuse projects, including the restoration of magnificent hand-carved doors, stained glass windows, and a 100-year-old St. Francis statue.
View our inventory here.
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