The John J. Burns Library at Boston College is a university archive which houses rare and unique materials collected from sources worldwide. 

One of the most diverse collections existent at Burns today is the Liturgy & Life collection, which includes written materials, religious statues, candleholders, crucifixes, vestments, and other Catholic artifacts. 

On this site, we will explore different aspects of the Liturgy & Life collection, such as the man behind the endeavor and his reasonings for this cultural preservation effort. 

In the 21st century, amidst modern technology and social media's pop culture, it can be easier to forget the significance that physical objects held in the lives of generations past. Through this project of remembrance, the archival, spiritual, and community value of these physical objects.