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the 1st generation

John Henninger established his picture framing shop in 1921, realizing that his skill in picture framing was a marketable service.

Bishop Joseph Schrembs broke ground for a new Seminary building at Ansel Road in 1924, just a few blocks away from Henninger’s Inc. The proximity to the seminarians inspired John’s sister, Rose, to add a line of religious articles and greeting cards to their shop.

The store at 89th Street was filled with artwork of exquisite beauty, an assortment of greeting cards, and the beginning of what was to be complete line of religious gifts.

Attesting to John’s fine workmanship is the fact that many of Cleveland’s best artists trusted him with the framing of their creations. Still to this day, the Henninger Art Store label can be found on the back of family pictures.

the 2nd generation

John’s son, David Henninger, returned from World War II to join the family business in 1946. He brought an enthusiasm for serving the religious community.

A major fire in 1963 destroyed most of Henninger’s inventory and forced a move to a new location, at East 25th Street and Superior Avenue, just blocks from Diocesan Offices and the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Located so close to the hub of the Diocese, Henninger’s continued to serve local churches, along with its steady stream of retail customers.

The Second Vatican Council brought a dramatic change to the business and to Catholicism. “People think more about it, and in turn, want to learn more about it.” And so, David’s wife, Aileen, added a large selection of religious books to the store’s inventory in response to the evolving church. Just like the previous generation, Henninger’s evolved with the times, serving those who served the church.

John Henninger incorporated his picture framing shop in 1921. An accomplished cabinet maker, he found that his skill in framing was a marketable service.

the first generation

Bishop Joseph Schrembs broke ground for a new Seminary building at Ansel Road in 1924, just a few blocks away from Henninger’s Inc. The proximity to the seminarians inspired John’s sister, Rose, to add a line of religious articles and greeting cards to their shop.

The store at 89th Street was filled with artwork of exquisite beauty, an assortment of greeting cards of every description, and a complete line of religious gifts.

Attesting to John’s fine workmanship is the fact that many of Cleveland’s best artists trust him with the framing of their creations.

Henninger's is now taking orders for the official diocesan photo of Bishop Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Photos can be displayed in your church to celebrate the appointment of our new church leader. Please give us a call or click to place your order.

Bishop Edward C. Malesic
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After cutting down trees in front of his Church, Fr. Jim Stenger called Henninger's for ideas to make his brick A-frame building look "more like a Church" from the street while honoring Mary, the patron of his Church. Henninger's set out on some ideas for including Mary while including the Apostles while keeping costs in check. Complicating the matter, the new design needed to be able to make it through the weather in Cleveland, meaning that wood, plaster, or anything else that would be affected by rain, snow, or any other possible weather.

Henninger's then approached Fr. Stenger about a fiberglass statue of Mary, holding the Christ Child and wearing a crown, that was available in a bronze finish. The statue was available in an 8' size and the bronze powder that was used when the fiberglass casting was made would age like real bronze, allowing it to stand out from the brick facade nicely.

In approaching the Apostles, Henninger's found steel stars that could be configured around the statue on Mary on the front of the building, with 12 stars representing each of the Apostles. With the design finalized, Henninger's arranged for the statue to be made in Italy by the Demetz Art Studio and sent to Cleveland. Upon arrival, the statue was uncrated and prepared for installation, with the size of the statue and the beauty of the statue amazing everyone who saw the stunning statue.

Mary Queen of the Apostles - Brook Park, Oh

The relationship between pastor Fr. John Giuliani of St. Philip Neri Church in Fort Mill, SC and Henninger's began with a referral from Fr. Raymond Carlo, pastor of St. Michael Church in Garden City, SC. Fr. Giuliani contacted Henninger's to supply his new church with sanctuary furniture. He explained that the parish had outgrown its worship space and the new church would be finished in 2013, and in need of sanctuary items.

The ambo and altars of sacrifice and repose were made out of new slabs of Rojo Alicante and Bottacino Classico. A carved lamb symbol from Henninger's warehouse was selected as the centerpiece of the altar of repose. Father selected a baptismal font from Henninger's warehouse and asked for the bowl to be hollowed out and the top to be removed. Cutting, polishing, and assembly by Henninger's marble craftsmen continued for months until the pieces were finished and ready for delivery and installation. The following pictures detail the installation process and finished pieces.