Sacred Catholic Art Exhibit Puts A Contemporary Spin On Ancient Beliefs

LATROBE, Pa. (RNS) The late Benedictine Brother Nathan Cochran may have lived as a monk. But he was no recluse. As curator of a Catholic art exhibit, he wanted to showcase examples of religious art as interpreted by contemporary believers. His fifth nationwide Juried Catholic Arts Exhibition, which hangs through Dec. 7 at a St. Vincent College gallery, does just that. There are icons, paintings and sculptures in the Old World style, digitally enhanced photographs and contemporary art, including ...