Our History

The History of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums

Founded in 1983 after a major exhibition from the Vatican toured The Metropolitan (New York), the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum (San Francisco) and The Art Institute of Chicago, a group of philanthropists recognized the unique opportunity to participate in art conservation. Desiring to address the preservation of the artwork and historic buildings of the Vatican, the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums was launched worldwide.


The Ohio Chapter was founded in 2005 by long time Patron member, Lorraine Dodero. Mrs. Dodero has held the position of Chairman of the Ohio Chapter since its inception, she has been instrumental in the growth of the Ohio Chapter to its current membership base of over 300 members.


It is often the unseen and unnoticed work of the museum which must continue if the unique spiritual and cultural mission of the Vatican Museums is to flourish.

15-Year Chapter Celebration

  • 2005

    Inception of the Ohio Chapter first recruiting members’ event

    Inception of the Ohio Chapter first recruiting members’ event

    First Committed Restoration, Ohio Chapter, Madonna and Child with Saint Anne and Joachim

    First Committed Restoration, Ohio Chapter, Madonna and Child with Saint Anne and Joachim

  • 2006

    1st Chapter Member’s trip to Rome & Vatican City

    1st Chapter Member’s trip to Rome & Vatican City

  • 2007

    Leaders Vatican Visit ~ Mrs. Lorraine Dodero meeting Pope Benedict

    Leaders Vatican Visit ~ Mrs. Lorraine Dodero meeting Pope Benedict

    Committed Restoration- Ohio Chapter ~ Vatican Library, Museo Profano

    Committed Restoration- Ohio Chapter ~ Vatican Library, Museo Profano

  • 2008

    Vatican Splendors Exhibit held in Cleveland at Western Reserve Historical Society

    Vatican Splendors Exhibit held in Cleveland at Western Reserve Historical Society

  • 2009

    Committed Restoration by member, Mr. David Krakowski ~ Two African Lirae

    Committed Restoration by member, Mr. David Krakowski ~ Two African Lirae

    Audience with Pope Benedict ~ Mrs. Kaitlin Huse & Mrs. Denise Jasko

    Audience with Pope Benedict ~ Mrs. Kaitlin Huse & Mrs. Denise Jasko

    Committed Restoration- Ohio Chapter ~ The Vision of Saint Augustine

    Committed Restoration- Ohio Chapter ~ The Vision of Saint Augustine

  • 2010

    Committed Restoration by member, Mrs. Connie Frankino ~ Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus & Miracle of the Paralytic

    Committed Restoration by member, Mrs. Connie Frankino ~ Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus & Miracle of the Paralytic

    Committed Restoration, Ohio Chapter, ~ Model for the Decorative Staircase

    Committed Restoration, Ohio Chapter, ~ Model for the Decorative Staircase

    Committed Restoration by member, Mr. & Mrs. John & Sue Hripko ~ Saint Sebastian with Saints

    Committed Restoration by member, Mr. & Mrs. John & Sue Hripko ~ Saint Sebastian with Saints

  • 2011

    Committed Restoration ~ Ohio Chapter ~ Wooden Shutters in the Raphael Room

    Committed Restoration ~ Ohio Chapter ~ Wooden Shutters in the Raphael Room

    Committed Restoration - Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Lorraine Dodero & Family ~ Church of San Salvador

    Committed Restoration - Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Lorraine Dodero & Family ~ Church of San Salvador

    Rome Trip

    Rome Trip

  • 2012

    Committed Restoration - Ohio Chapter ~ The Collection of Cardinal Sfondrati

    Committed Restoration - Ohio Chapter ~ The Collection of Cardinal Sfondrati

    Committed Restoration by member, Father Michael Rock ~ Crucifixion of Saints

    Committed Restoration by member, Father Michael Rock ~ Crucifixion of Saints

    Committed Restoration by member, Mrs. Connie Frankino ~ Gallery of the Candelabras

    Committed Restoration by member, Mrs. Connie Frankino ~ Gallery of the Candelabras

  • 2013

    Committed Restoration ~ Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Lorraine Dodero & Family ~ Saint Anne, The Virgin Mary & The Infant Jesus

    Committed Restoration ~ Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Lorraine Dodero & Family ~ Saint Anne, The Virgin Mary & The Infant Jesus

    Ohio Members Chapter trip to Rome & Vatican City

    Ohio Members Chapter trip to Rome & Vatican City

    Committed Restoration - Ohio Chapter ~ Entrance to the Vatican Museums

    Committed Restoration - Ohio Chapter ~ Entrance to the Vatican Museums

  • 2014

    Holiday Party Recognizing our Five Year Members

    Holiday Party Recognizing our Five Year Members

    Annual Clam bake at Shoreby Club

    Annual Clam bake at Shoreby Club

  • 2015

    Committed Restoration by National Chaplain, Msgr. Terence Hogan ~ Fourth Century Fresco of Praying Figure. Father Mark Haydu showing the displayed piece.

    Committed Restoration by National Chaplain, Msgr. Terence Hogan ~ Fourth Century Fresco of Praying Figure. Father Mark Haydu showing the displayed piece.

    Committed Restoration by members, Mr. & Mrs. Louis & Joan Perry & Family ~ Icon and Stories from the life of St. Pantelo

    Committed Restoration by members, Mr. & Mrs. Louis & Joan Perry & Family ~ Icon and Stories from the life of St. Pantelo

    Committed Restoration - Ohio Chapter ~ Colossal Ceiling

    Committed Restoration - Ohio Chapter ~ Colossal Ceiling

  • 2016

    Committed Restoration ~ Ohio Chapter ~ Tapestry of Diana

    Committed Restoration ~ Ohio Chapter ~ Tapestry of Diana

    Ohio Members Chapter trip to Rome and Vatican City, members Mrs. Rusty Greene and Mr. Jim Micale have audience with Pope Francis

    Ohio Members Chapter trip to Rome and Vatican City, members Mrs. Rusty Greene and Mr. Jim Micale have audience with Pope Francis

  • 2017

    Committed Restoration by member - Mrs. Connie Frankino ~ Third Loggia Apostolic Palace

    Committed Restoration by member - Mrs. Connie Frankino ~ Third Loggia Apostolic Palace

    Committed Funding by member, Mr. Anthony Bastulli ~ Vatican City office Internship

    Committed Funding by member, Mr. Anthony Bastulli ~ Vatican City office Internship

    Committed Restoration by members, Mr. and Mrs. Umberto and Maryellen Fedeli and Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Celeste Spitalieri Nativity of the Madonna of Spineta

    Committed Restoration by members, Mr. and Mrs. Umberto and Maryellen Fedeli and Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Celeste Spitalieri Nativity of the Madonna of Spineta

    Committed Restoration - Ohio Chapter ~ Three Papal Carriages

    Committed Restoration - Ohio Chapter ~ Three Papal Carriages

  • 2018

    Art, Wine and Culture, Fr. Dan Schlegel and guest speaker, Dr. Liz Lev

    Art, Wine and Culture, Fr. Dan Schlegel and guest speaker, Dr. Liz Lev

    Committed Restoration by member, Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Lorraine Dodero & Family ~ Casina Pio IV Gardens

    Committed Restoration by member, Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Lorraine Dodero & Family ~ Casina Pio IV Gardens

    Cleveland Art Museum exhibit tour & dinner, members Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Lisa (Fazio) Grk

    Cleveland Art Museum exhibit tour & dinner, members Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Lisa (Fazio) Grk

    Cleveland Indians Game, members Mrs. Kathy Kenny, Valentina Salvador, Mr. Nick Salvador

    Cleveland Indians Game, members Mrs. Kathy Kenny, Valentina Salvador, Mr. Nick Salvador

  • 2019

    Holiday Party held at Ritz Carlton Cleveland

    Holiday Party held at Ritz Carlton Cleveland

    Committed Restoration by members - Wenk Foundation ~ Procession of Pope Pius IX

    Committed Restoration by members - Wenk Foundation ~ Procession of Pope Pius IX

    Clambake held at Landerhaven, members Mr. & Mrs. Ron & Rosemarie Mintz & Family

    Clambake held at Landerhaven, members Mr. & Mrs. Ron & Rosemarie Mintz & Family

  • 2020

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