A Woman Now Leads the Vatican Museums. And She’s Shaking Things Up.
The New York Times By FARAH NAYERI DEC. 24, 2017 VATICAN CITY — Vatican City has been governed by men since it was established as an independent state […]
VATICAN MUSEUMS INNOVATIVE AND DIDACTIC ACTIVITY FOR BOTH DEAF AND HEARING CHILDREN
The Vatican Museums, in collaboration with the Istituto Statale Sordi di Roma and “Italia Creativa” Association, designed an innovative and inclusive educational activity, which can be simultaneously experienced […]
UK Chapter Visit, October 26-28, 2017
Fast approaching is our upcoming visit from the United Kingdom Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums to the eternal city. The UK Chapter […]
THE REBIRTH OF THE MADONNA DELLA CINTOLA
When the Madonna della Cintola arrived in the hands of the restorers and scholars at the Vatican, it not only stood out thanks to its immense size, but […]
NW Chapter visit: 5th-8th October
As we begin to anticipate the arrival of autumn, so too are we preparing for visits from our Chapters, the first of which is the Northwest. The group […]
Garden Mixologists
The end of summer brings memories of sunshine-filled road trips, beach trips, and maybe even good food and refreshing cocktail enjoyed during the vacation. In the case […]
Initial Greetings from our New International Director
Vatican City, September 8, 2025 Dear Patrons, Greetings from Rome where today I officially take the helm as the Intemational Director of the Patrons of the […]
WELCOME TO OUR NEW INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
It is with extreme gratitude that we say goodbye to, Fr. Daniel Hennessy, L.C., International Director of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums from summer 2016 […]
The Menorah: Worship, History, and Legend
15 May-23 July 2017 “You shall make a menorah* of pure beaten gold—its shaft and branches—with its cups and knobs and petals springing directly from it. Six branches […]
“The Life of a Swiss Guard, A Private View” in Washington, DC
The Exhibition was unveiled Thursday night at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with welcome remarks from Msgr. Walter Rossi of the Basilica, Most Rev. […]