Oratory of the Sacred Heart

Oratory of the Sacred Heart – a nun spent 16 years painting the stunning Celtic mural that covers the interior of this WWI memorial. There’s a mind-blowingly beautiful display of Celtic Revival artwork hidden in plain sight near a playground and a parking lot. Stepping into the Oratory of the Sacred Heart, which doesn’t look like much from the outside, reveals a stunning mural that stretches across the entire interior of the small red structure. The oratory (a small chapel) was built to be a memorial that celebrated the end of World War I and honored the local Irishmen killed in battle. In addition to the statue and mural, the chapel contains stained glass windows that were made by Ireland’s famous Harry Clarke Studio. The building itself even won awards for its modern architecture.