The Pieta was and is a sign of a strong community spirit. The Pieta statue was bought by Holy Cross parishioners when the church was moved from a stable in Standish Street to its permanent place in Fontenoy Street. High quality Olive Wood Pietta manufactured in Bethlehem, by the best artists . The design of the statue so beautiful. Every piece takes at least one year and a half to be finished , from cutting the olive wood till the hand carved by the artist. For more information visit http://www.myreligiousgoods.com/categories/15/The-Pietta