Bringing Catholic Liturgical Art to Life: Commissions, Restoration, and Liturgical Furnishings

 

Catholic liturgical and sacred art and liturgical furnishings have always been at the heart of worship. From the grandeur of a sanctuary altar to the quiet presence of a devotional statue, each work draws the faithful deeper into the mystery of the liturgy. Thoughtfully designed sacred sculpture, painted imagery, mosaics, devotional paintings, and other liturgical appointments create spaces where prayer, reflection, and devotion come alive.

At Rohn & Associates, we partner with pastors, dioceses, and church building committees to create and restore Catholic church liturgical art, commissioned sacred art, and liturgical furnishings for churches, chapels, and devotional spaces. Whether designing a new altar, restoring a historic statue, conserving a set of Stations of the Cross, or renewing mosaics and sacred murals, our work is guided by the Church’s artistic tradition, liturgical function, and the spiritual life of the parish.

Our Approach to Commissions and Restoration

Every project begins with listening. We meet with parish leadership and diocesan representatives to understand the needs of the community, the character of the church, and how the sacred space supports prayer and the liturgy. 

The process begins with black-and-white concept sketches shaped with client input. These are refined through multiple iterations and color renderings before becoming full-scale designs executed by master Catholic artists and artisans working in generations-old sacred art traditions.

From concept to installation, each altar, crucifix, icon, or statue reflects theological meaning and artistic excellence, supporting parish prayer, worship, and sacramental life. Our church art restoration and conservation projects ensure historic sacred works continue to serve Catholic communities for many years to come.

Types of Sacred Art and Liturgical Furnishings

We work with Catholic churches on both new sacred art commissions and the careful restoration of existing liturgical furnishings, including:

• Altars and altar furnishings

• Baptismal fonts and baptistries

• Crucifixes and sanctuary crosses

• Statues of saints and Marian images

• Stations of the Cross

• Murals, mosaics, and stained glass panels

• Sacred iconography and devotional imagery

• Tabernacles, reredos, and other sanctuary appointments

• Liturgical lighting fixtures and sanctuary lamps

• Custom liturgical flooring and sanctuary flooring designs

Each piece is created or restored to harmonize with the sacred space while enhancing the sacramental celebrations and devotional life within the church.

Liturgical Art for Renovation and New Churches

Liturgical art often becomes the spiritual centerpiece of a parish renovation, sanctuary renewal, or new church construction. By integrating liturgical furnishings, commissioned sacred art, mosaics, sacred murals, and other sacred elements, we help communities create worship spaces that are visually beautiful, spiritually resonant, and supportive of prayer and devotion.

Explore Our Projects

Explore our Liturgical Art Projects page to see examples of custom and restored liturgical furnishings in Catholic churches and chapels. Each project brings thoughtfully designed sacred art into worship spaces, supporting the liturgy and enriching parish prayer.

Contact us to commission new Catholic art or restore historic liturgical furnishings for your parish.

Visit our website to learn more about the featured interior liturgical design at Incarnate Word Chapel, St. Gabriel Catholic School, Austin, TX.