Trinity Episcopal Church by Conrad Schmitt Studios

Interior restoration conservation, theatre,
church painting restoration, preservation,
church windows paint

Conrad Schmitt Studios: Creation and restoration of decorative painting, stained glass, art glass, murals, mosaic, sculpture and statuary

Mother Teresa renovation, mosaic,
etched windows paint, decoration,
theatre restoration stations
stained glass creation statuary, theater,

	Photo: Don Dubroff

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart - University of Notre Dame, Indiana

Original Architect: Fr. Alexis Granger and Brother Charles Harding

Restore the interior of the University of Notre Dame's Basilica of the Sacred Heart, which included murals by Luigi Gregori and conserve 1,200 stained glass panels originally created by the Carmelite nuns of Le Mans, France - one of the largest projects of its kind in the United States.

After investigating and documenting the original decorative scheme, the artisans and craftspeople at Conrad Schmitt Studios developed a plan for its restoration. This plan included the execution of a decorative sample that assisted in generating interest and funds.

The stained glass windows were photographed, carefully documented, and deleaded. Missing and faded paint was replicated on 2mm slide glass and then sandwiched to the original piece of glass.

The windows are once again a source of beauty, education and inspiration.

The restoration/conservation included:

•	141 murals originally executed by Vatican artist Professor Luigi Gregori from 1872-1876
•	116 stained glass windows originally created during a period from 1872-1874 by the Carmel Du Mans Studio in Le Mans, France. View a case study describing the window conservation.