Chapel On The Rock | Colorado's St. Catherine of Siena Chapel

High in the rocky mountains, nestle below Mount Meeker lays the Chapel on the Rock. A truly beautiful sight to see.
In 1916, Monsignor Joseph Bosetti came across a large rock formation just east of Rocky Mountain National Park and inspired by the Biblical phrase "upon this rock I will build my church", he envisioned a church built on the rock. His lack of funds delayed construction for nearly 20 years and he struggled with the Colorado Highway Department to keep the rock intact. Eventually, land for the church was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Malo and Denver architect Jacques Benedict designed the chapel, which was completed in 1936. In 1999 Boulder County designated the chapel as a historic site.
Pope John Paul II prayed at the chapel during his visit to Denver for World Youth Day in 1993; he blessed the chapel afterwards. The pope later hiked in the surrounding woods and spent some time at the Saint Malo Retreat Center.
In November 2011 the Chapel on the Rock was spared from a devastating fire that destroyed a majority of the retreat center, forcing it to close its doors.
During the historic flooding of September 2013 the Chapel on the Rock survived, though much of the surrounding terrain was destroyed.

[@ojingaj30]

I've been visiting this Chapel & Estes Park since the 90s.
Decades later, the scenery of Mt. Meeker still completely breathtaking!!!
Awesome vid bud👊🏽👊🏽

[@MinhNguyen-ff6xf]

It’s such an awesome video with fabulous views of the Allenspark. I’ve been here quite a few times because the chapel is a good spot to take a break en route to Estes Park. Well done buddy.

[@american_explorer]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@SandraPinkParanormal]

Very beautiful and interesting video it was awesome thanks for sharing 👍

[@american_explorer]

Thanks!

[@livinglife5210]

Just gorgeous and thanks for sharing the history

[@scottbminer]

One of the better produced videos I've seen here. Great work in both shooting & production! Thank you for sharing.

[@american_explorer]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@peacelove4445]

Production is so good on your videos! Story telling, history, graphics and gorgeous scenery - awesome work!

[@gdan8259]

I agree whole heatedly.

[@LiamHager]

Awesome!