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the Church continuously seeks out the noble assistance of the arts and welcomes the artistic expressions of all peoples and regions. Even more, just as the Church is intent on keeping the works of art and the treasures handed down from the past and, when necessary, on adapting them to new needs, so as well she strives to promote new works of art that appeal to the contemporary mentality.
General Instruction to the Roman Missal
The Art and Architecture Committee is appointed by the Cardinal to oversee applications for the building or re-ordering of churches in the Diocese of Westminster, chaired by Fr Peter Newby
Contact: stmargaretsonthames@rcdow.org.uk
Tel: 020 8892 3902
The Role of the Art and Architecture Committee
All works which involve changes to a church or chapel are to be referred to the Committee for its approval. Examples include changes to the sanctuary or its fittings; changes in lighting of the interior of the church; installation or removal of statues, icons, and stained glass; or changes to the external appearance or entrance to the church.
The Application Process
It is advisable for parishes to contact the Art and Architecture Committee at the earliest opportunity when beginning to consider a project. This will assist its smooth running.
In the case of work to be carried out in a listed church, once a project has been approved by the Art and Architecture Committee it must then be referred to the Historic Churches’ Committee, for the necessary statutory approval of works.
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Members of the Committee
Chair: Canon Peter Newby, Parish Priest, St Margarets-on-Thames.
Kelley Christ, A&RME Architects
Rachel Sim, Artist
Daniel Benson, Abblett Architects
Patrick Keetley, architect