PHOTOS: Deacon Fred Weisel's crucifix in St. Thomas More Newman Center
What it looks like, and the stages of creating it
This carved wooden crucifix that adorns the student entrance to the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia was made by Deacon Fred Weisel.
Photo by Gary L. Arnold
Deacon Fred Weisel also carved this wooden rooster in his home.
Photo by Gary L. Arnold
Deacon Fred Weisel carved this image of Jesus' head on his mentle.
Photo by Gary L. Arnold
Deacon Fred Weisel displays his work space in his home in Columbia.
Photo by Gary L. Arnold
This carved wooden crucifix that adorns the student entrance to the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia was made by Deacon Fred Weisel.
Photo by Gary L. Arnold
This carved wooden crucifix that adorns the student entrance to the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia was made by Deacon Fred Weisel.
Photo by Gary L. Arnold
This carved wooden crucifix that adorns the student entrance to the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia was made by Deacon Fred Weisel.
Photo by Gary L. Arnold
This carved wooden crucifix that adorns the student entrance to the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia was made by Deacon Fred Weisel.
Photo by Gary L. Arnold
This carved wooden crucifix that adorns the student entrance to the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia was made by Deacon Fred Weisel.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
Deacon Fred Weisel photographed the various stages of carving the crucifix that now adorns a hallway in the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia.
Photo by Deacon Fred Weisel
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Deacon Fred Weisel, a retired permanent deacon of the Jefferson City diocese, created the life-size wooden crucifix now displayed in the St. Thomas More Newman Center on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. (21 photos)
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