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The present building of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, built in 1907 in the center of the town of Mount Carmel, is located on a rise of land, which drew Lambert Kniest and Henry Baumhover to this area. The brick building is a Gothic design with stained glass windows and many statues depicting liturgical events and saints.

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The left sanctuary window is the Evangelists St. Mark (first century) on the left and the Evangelist St. Matthew (first century) on the right. A harp is at the top of the window.

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The right sanctuary window is the Evangelist St. Luke (first century) on the left and the Evangelist St. John (first century) on the right. A chalice with a crown in the top window represents the Eucharistic celebration.

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Beginning in the front on St. Joseph's side (East):

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Beginning in the front on St. Joseph's side (East):

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The left panel is St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787), who founded the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. The right panel is St. Frances of Assisi (1182-1226) [Poor lighting conditions make this window difficult to photograph.]

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The Sacred Heart appears to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690) with the promise of the grace of final penance through Communion on nine first Fridays. The top medallion is a winged ox, the symbol of the Evangelist St. Luke (first century) whose name is on the banner.

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Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd is leading His flock referred to in the Twenty-third Psalm. The top medallion is an eagle, the symbol of the Evangelist St. John (first century) whose name is on the banner.

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The left panel is the sorrowful Mother. The right panel is the suffering Christ. The top medallion of a wheat sheaf with a rake and sickle represents the bread, which is consecrated into the Body of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistic celebration.

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The left panel is St. Peter the Apostle (first century), the first pope, holding the papal keys. The right panel is St. Paul (first century) with a sword. The top medallion of grapes represents wine, which is consecrated into the Blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistic celebration.

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The left panel is St. Agnes (fourth century), holding a lamb. The right panel is St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), holding a book and rosary. The letters I.H.S. are on the book. The top medallion of a beehive represents the community of the church and eloquence associated with various saints, such as St. John Chrysostom (347-407) and St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153).

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Beginning on the Blessed Virgin's side (West):

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Beginning on the Blessed Virgin's side (West):

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The panel on the right is St. Scholastica (480-547) with a crosier. The Panel on the left is St. Benedict (480-547) holding the "Rules of St. Benedict. " Benedict and Scholastica were brother and sister.

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Beginning on the Blessed Virgin Side.HEIC

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In the center of the altar is the Blessed Virgin Mary with Jesus Christ in her arms as a baby. She is wearing a crown and holding a scepter as Queen of Heaven. St. Mary Magdalene (first century) on the left is holding a jar of ointment, and St. Agnes (fourth century) on the right is holding a lamb and palm branches. An angel is at the top and angels are on each side of the altar. The base of the altar has a painting of the Annunciation when the angel Gabriel announces to the Blessed Virgin Mary she is to be the Mother of Jesus Christ.

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The altar of white trimmed in gold are arrayed with statues representing many saints. At the very top is an angel. Directly below are two small statues, one of St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) with roses in her robe and the other of St. Cecilia (third century) holding a portable organ and palm branches. Alongside the large statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) on the left and St. John Chrysostom (347-407), holding a crosier, chalice, and book, on the right. Two angels begin the next row with a small statue of St. Anthony of padua (1195-1231) holding Jesus Christ and a large statue of St. Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591) on the left side. On the right is a large statue of St. Clare (1194-1253) holding a monstrance and a small statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556). He is holding a book with the letters I.H.S. and A.M.D.G. "Ad maiorem Dei gloriam." which means "For the greater glory of God." the Jesuit motto. Two small angels complete the row. Angels stand on each side of the tabernacle. A painting of the Last Supper is in the base of the altar.

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The Annunciation is depicted with the angel Gabriel announcing to the Blessed Virgin Mary she is to be the Mother of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is present in the form of a dove with rays radiating down to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The top medallion is a winged lion, the symbol for St. Mark (first century), one of the Evangelists whose name is on the banner the lion is holding.

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St. Jospeh, in the center of the altar, is holding lilies on a stalk with St. Nicholas of Bari (third and fourth century) on the left and King St. Henry of Bavaria (973-1024) on the right. An angel is at the top and angels are on each side of the altar. The base of the altar has a painting of the death of St. Joseph with the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ by his side.

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At the back of the church is an altar designed especially for a statue of the Infant of Prague. Members of the parish donated the statue and altar.

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The Holy Family is at home with Jesus Christ as a young child. The top medallion is the symbol of the Evangelist St. Matthew (first century) appearing as a winged man, his symbol. His name is on the banner.

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The panel on the right is the Immaculate Heart of Mary represented as a heart pierced by a sword and encircled with roses. Around her head is a halo with seven stars. The panel on the left is Sacred heart of Jesus represented as a flaming heart surrounded by a crown of thorns with a cross on top. His halo is presented as the Trinity with three rays. The top medallion is the pope's tiara and keys, which are papa symbols.

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The right panel is St. Cecilia (third century), the patroness of musicians. The left panel is St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) holding Jesus Christ as a child in his arms. The top medallion is A.M. for "Ave Maria." Latin for "Hail Mary."

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The right panel is St. Thomas Aquainas (1225-1274). The left panel is St. Clare of Assisi (1194-1253), who founded Poor Clares religious order. The monstrance in her hand was used to save Assisi, Italy from assault by the Saracens. The top medallion is a lamp on the Bible, a symbol for the Word of God.

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St.Thomas Aquainas and Saint Clare of Assisi.HEIC

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Read more about our church building on our website.

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Read more about our church building on our website.

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Your donations are greatly appreciated.  

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Your donations are greatly appreciated.  

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Our beautiful church is in need of tuckpointing. We are fundraising in order to complete these necessary repairs to prevent further damage and to enjoy this church for years to come.

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Cathedrals in the Cornfield by Marilyn Setzler