William Donohue, Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights
"Well-documented, The Renovation Manipulation is an excellent resource for Catholics struggling with renovators who want to change their parish churches. In examining the problems that occur when renovations are undertaken without a true consensus among parishioners, Michael S. Rose has done a service in delineating the problem and providing resource and information to counter the elitists who want to change the look of churches as a means of changing the Church herself."
Duncan Stroik, editor, Sacred Architecture Journal
At the beginning of the third millennium, there is much to reflect on concerning the rich architectural heritage of the Catholic Church. Unfortunately, attacks against these sermons in stone continue by some who lack vision and appreciation of the past. Michael Rose's new book lays bare the intentions of these modern iconoclasts and brings to light the Church's consistent teaching on the importance of preservation of Catholic art and architecture. His recommendations for defending the churches built by our grandparents are practical and steeped in experience. I highly recommend it to every church preservation committee.
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