The Unveiling and Blessing

Fr. Angelus Shaughnessy, OFM, Cap

Presides Over Unveiling and Blessing

The original thirty inch carved statue of Mary, Ark of the New Covenant by Douglas Vasko was completed and blessed on May 31, 2014, the Feast of the Visitation. This beautifully hand painted statue adorned with precious gemstones, travels to many churches, nursing homes, schools and pro-life settings to bring Mary, Ark of The New Covenant to the forefront in the many battles we face today and to give all glory to God, through the wisdom of what the Early Church Fathers taught when they spoke of the womb of Mary as the New Ark of the Covenant.

Nearly nine months after the original statue of Mary, Ark of The New Covenant was completed and after being approached by several generous benefactors about having a replica made from the unique original statue, we are pleased to give all praise and glory to God as we announce that the first thirty-six inch resin replica statue, based on the hand carved original of Mary, Ark of The New Covenant was unveiled and blessed on February 22, 2015 by Fr. Angelus Shaughnessy, OFM, Cap.

In addition to the unveiling and blessing of the newly rendered replica statue of Mary, Ark of The New Covenant, the sacred artwork oil painting set of Jesus-The Divine Mercy and Mary, Ark of the New Covenant by renowned artist James Sulkowski was unveiled and blessed simultaneously. One of the primary purposes of the new set of

The rosary will be prayed, meditating on Preborn Jesus encircled by the rosary within the womb of Mary, Ark of The New Covenant, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed and meditated upon with the image of Jesus-The Divine Mercy.

The unveiling and blessing of the oil paintings, and the newly rendered replica statue of Mary, Ark of The New Covenant took place in the Gloria Chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Pittsburgh, PA. with the Knights of Columbus, artist James Sulkowski, Adam Miller from A.T. Merhaut, Inc. and many in the Body of Christ in attendance. A most solemn Holy Hour was held praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in motion, and the World Mission Rosary.

Since the arrival of the Replica statue from Columbia, South America in February, she has traveled to homes, churches, conferences and the 40 Days for Life peaceful prayer vigil on Liberty Ave. in Pittsburgh. The A.T. Merhaut Religious Goods Store will be showcasing the newly rendered statue in their upcoming catalogue and at conventions this Spring. Orders may be placed by contacting adam@merhaut.com or by clicking the A.T. Merhaut link on our Acknowledgement page.

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