Chapel on the Rock
by Carolyn Derstine
Title
Chapel on the Rock
Artist
Carolyn Derstine
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Chapel on the Rock (Saint Catherine of Siena Chapel) is located off of Route 7, south of Estes Park, Colorado, and just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. This beautiful church is well worth a visit and has an interesting and unique history. During a quest to find the impact site from a falling star in 1916, Monsignor Joseph Bosetti came across a large rock formation just east of Rocky Mountain National Park. Stirred by the Biblical phrase "upon this rock I will build my church", Bosetti soon began to envision a church perched on the rock he had just discovered. As with many dreams, Bosetti's lack of funds delayed construction for nearly 20 years. During this time not only did Bosetti keep his dream alive, but struggled with the Colorado Highway Department to keep his rock intact. Eventually, land for the church and retreat center was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Malo, and Denver architect Jacques Benedict transposed Bosetti's dream to paper. With Mount Meeker as a backdrop, the Chapel on the Rock took shape. Here in this dramatic Rocky Mountain setting, Bosetti's dream was completed in 1936.
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January 13th, 2017
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