I have had a home in southwest Florida for almost a decade, but had never been to Ave Maria before.
Ave Maria is a Catholic community centered on a huge church (the Oratory) and university.
It is the brainchild of Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino's Pizza and an ardent Catholic.
Ave Maria is way the heck out there, in remote eastern Collier County.
Twenty miles beyond U.S. Route 75, on ever more desolate roads.
The law school is in a far more accessible location, 20 miles west, just off the highway.
I have seen a lot of churches in my day but never one like this one.
ReplyDeleteThat church is amazing. I had never heard of this place before.
ReplyDeleteMassive and modern. I haven't seen churches like this before.
ReplyDeleteImpressive church, Jack!
ReplyDeleteRedPat is right, this is an impressive church.
ReplyDeleteIs it supposed to look like a bishop's mitre? 'Cause it sure does.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Tom Monaghan had such a significant connection to Ave Maria. Interesting!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's an amazing interior. Come to think of it, the exterior's pretty amazing, too. And I agree with Bob Crowe. It look's like a bishop's mitre.
ReplyDeleteAmazing building, Jack, I've never seen a church like this before !
ReplyDeleteMost impressive church with modern architectural style. How could you not look up in this church?
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful looking church. It looks like it would hold quite a number of people.
ReplyDeleteMassive church, though I'm not sure I altogether like it.
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