In August, I spoke of my jealousy at the United States getting its 74th minor basilica. Now I turn green with envy once again as I learn from Deacon Greg Kandra that the diocese of Brooklyn has just been granted its THIRD minor basilica. I know the church is not a democracy but sometimes I feel that life is just not fair.
As I have mentioned from time to time on this blog, we are hoping that Zephyrinus will win a hundred million euro or so in the euro lottery to make it possible for us to build a baroque Church in Blackfen and then apply for it to be designated a minor basilica. There does not seem to be much enthusiasm in England for minor basilica status so I think that we will not have to fight off a lot of competition.
A number of suggestions have been made over the past couple of years. Something like the above is what I have in mind.
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So you've decided to go for the simple design option then, Father. :-)
Do you not think that the chapel pictured above is a little understated? I'm sure you could go for something a little more ornate...
;-)
The chapel illustrated is a side-chapel, right, Fr ?
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Just an idea I've got for the ceiling, Fr.
An excellent choice, Father.
No doubt the little matter of the lottery win will be arranged soon...;)
What's wrong with the present church?
"How many minor basilicas does Brooklyn want ?"
No matter how many, I bet David Beckham and Posh Spice can afford them.
Congratulations. You have just won "Comment of the Month".
Patricius said: "What's wrong with the present Church ?"
Answer: Nothing.
It will become the seventh side-chapel, probably in the Apse (a la Francaise).
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