In the Prado Museum in Madrid hangs a depiction of the day of Pentecost, one of the religious masterworks by the artist El Greco.In this magnificent painting, the Holy Spirit’s presence is portrayed in a number of ways.The Franciscan Center, which serves Fort Wayne’s poor with a food and medicine pantry and a Saturday sack lunch program, is moving – though not very far.
The non-profit organization bought the former convent of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 1015 E. Maple Grove Ave., a few hundred yards from its current headquarters in the basement of Sacred Heart’s former school building, Tony Ley, executive director, said Friday.
The new, one-floor location will better accommodate disabled and elderly clients and volunteers who find taking steps difficult, Ley said. It’s also expected to save money, he added.
The move also will free up space for parish activities. Sacred Heart in September became what the Catholic church calls “a personal parish” for those who wish to attend Masses in Latin.
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