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I recall a wonderful Saturday afternoon visit to the Blessed Sacrament in that chapel, back in the late 1990s. My time of prayer was extended even in to the gift shop, when the young Visitation novice who engaged with me there took particular interest in me and my presence, and visit to the chapel. She seemed to be praying for me, even as we chatted.
The current use of this sacred space is not progress. It is entirely disrespectful.
Henry supported: Restore the Dignity of Visitation Academy ChapelAs a previous student I find this heartbreaking! My first confession, communion, confirmation were all in this beloved chapel and to see it disgraced like this is insane! Please respect what this space means to so many of us I beg you
sierra supported: Restore the Dignity of Visitation Academy ChapelIt’s is important to fulfill this petition in order to maintain the sanctity of the altars previous purpose and the tabernacle. I both am a practicing Roman Catholic and work at a bar and there is a time and place for everything in moderation! Drinking in/near Jesus’ (previous) home is not that place! Praying this is resolved soon because I understand the beauty and appeal of the architecture and the Church as a whole but it should never become a dwelling for drinking when that is not the point!! Time and place again!! God Bless!!
Lee supported: Restore the Dignity of Visitation Academy ChapelMy family and I love Marriott and frequent the hotels and are rewards members and Bonvoy users, and I was really disappointed to hear this news and see the pictures of how this sacred space is now being used, which literally represents the pinnacle of the Catholic faith. Marriott, please change your mind on this!
Stephanie supported: Restore the Dignity of Visitation Academy ChapelMy daughter attended school at Visitation. My wife and I have been to many Masses there as well as special services. I have no issue with there being a restaurant/bar there except it is offensive to me, as a Catholic, that the sacred atmosphere has been retained for a secular business. In my view it would be more acceptable if the following is done:
- Remove the altar railings
- Remove the altar especially the part containing the structure that once held the tabernacle
- Remove the angels and pedestals on both sides of the altar
- Replace the painting with a secular scene
As the bar / sanctuary now is presented, the sale and presentation of food and alcohol strikes me as a sacrilegious mockery of the Body and Blood of Christ in the holy sacrament of the Catholic Mass.
I have a lot of respect for the Voltaggio brothers and the fine restaurants. However, until and unless the sanctuary is dramatically changed from its sacred appearance I will not step foot in the Wye Oak Tavern. The Archdiocese, the developers, and the Voltaggios have made a serious error in their, likely well intentioned, effort to retain the historical aspects of this portion of the Visitation Academy.
Mark supported: Restore the Dignity of Visitation Academy ChapelWhile I support the restoration of Visitation Academy into a fine hotel in Downtown Frederick, I cringed when I saw photographs of the bar directly in front of the beautiful altar. I am not opposed to the concept of fine dining in the former chapel. After all, Christians and people of different faiths can share a meal together, which can strengthen our love for one another. I believe the altar should be a beautiful centerpiece for the overall ambiance of the restaurant.
Lori supported: Restore the Dignity of Visitation Academy ChapelAs a student at Visitation in the 60's I'm appalled that my beloved Chapel is a Bar! I sure could not have a drink in the house of God even though the archdioceses deconsecrated it. It matters not. I would never step foot in this establishment. This is disgraceful to say the least. I as a student worked very hard polishing the marble in there (my punishment for some infraction I had committed) and to know there will be alcoholic drinks set on its rails makes me ill. Just being in this Chapel as a young girl was something very special. This decision by Marriott and the owners is against everything I was taught as a student there. This is a school that changed young girls lives especially mine. My fondest memories of my life were being a student there. Please reconsider and move the Bar to another part of the property. Thank you for your time.
Missy supported: Restore the Dignity of Visitation Academy ChapelAs a Catholic and a Marriot member, I am quite disturbed by the lack of care and respect that this reveals. It is grotesque, on a human level, to commercialize the most sacred space in a former church. Even if it has been deconsecrated, altar spaces are full of the most intimate memories that people have: memories of weddings, baptisms, and funerals. To turn it into a bar is just so callous and tasteless. If this decision stands, I will go out of my way to not stay at Marriott hotels.
Christopher supported: Restore the Dignity of Visitation Academy ChapelAs an ex teacher of Visitation Academy, it is quite disturbing to see the altar as a bar. It is disrespectful & reason I would not give them my business.
Patty supported: Restore the Dignity of Visitation Academy ChapelI served as an altar boy in this chapel for ten years. I cannot go into that space without remembering when a priest's body was set before the altar in an open casket. It's not the kind of space where people should enjoy drinks.
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