Welcoming Christ, (sculpture).

Welcoming Christ, (sculpture).

Turbay, William, designer.

Martinez & Murphy, fabricator.

Welcoming Christ, (sculpture).

Dedicated 1992.

Bronze, partially gilded, with patina.

Approx. 85 x 70 x 28 in.

Jesus stands barefoot in robes with his arms outstretched in a welcoming gesture. The statue is placed in the center of a limestone rock garden with a small pool.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Wichita

Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Catholic Life Center, 6800 East 45th North, In front of St. Elizabeth Chapel, Wichita, Kansas 67226

Nearby plaque reads: STATUE BY MARGARET METHENY/IN MEMORY OF HER PARENTS/BARBARA AND WILLIAM BURNS. IAS files contain a related article from The Catholic Advance (Wichita, KS), Sept. 4, 1992, pg. 1.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas, Wichita survey, 1993.

The Catholic Advance (Wichita, KS), Sept. 4, 1992, pg. 1.

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