About Us
Joseph Macklin
Liturgical Art & Design
The Instrumentum Dei Studio (Instrument of God) was founded in 2021 to serve the Catholic Church through sacred-based artwork. Liturgical artist Joseph J. Macklin works across a variety of artistic styles with fidelity, ensuring that each piece harmonizes with the visual program of the lead architect or the architecture of the church in which it is installed.
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While his deepest hope is to create works for parishes close to home in the Diocese of Lansing, Joseph remains open to commissions beyond, wherever sacred art is needed to enrich the life of the Church.
Liturgical Art
Handcrafted in Tradition
Instrumentum Dei Studio exists to enrich the mission of the Church through beauty, beginning here at home in Michigan.
Acknowledgements
Thank you for your support
Douglas William and Mary Josephine
Carly Anne, Josephine Claire, and Eloise Anne
Benjamin Douglas, Erin Elizabeth, and Maria Terese
Francis and Betty
Harold and Rita
Roger and Laurie
Joseph, Josh, June
Francis Xavier and Jeanette
Great Aunt Mary
JB and Doug
Sr. Roberta
Theotokos, Garrett, Maguire
Franz and Melia
family
Fr. Paul Greahl
Fr. Paul Rieden
Brother John
Fr. Marty
Fr. Ken
Patty
Fr. Geoff
St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish
Fr. Bernie
Fr. Tim
Nancy
Suzanne
Fr. Phil
Ed
Dennis
Richard
Nicolai
Mother Olympia
Mother Gabriela
Roxi
Bryan and Marcie
Fr. Jim
JJ
Bernardo and Dappled Things
Fr. Bob
Matt R.
Jack
Shaina
Andrew
Phillip
Barry
Justin
John
Veronica
Fr. Tim
David and Sean
Bishop Earl
Fr. Chas
Deacon Dave
John and Linda
Kaelin
Valerie
Fr. Randy
Fr. Joseph
Cristina and
Fr. Paul
St. John’s Parish
St. Gerard’s Parish
Fr. Steve
Church of the Resurrection Parish
Andrew
Anthony
Carmine
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The numerous others who have supported me along the way with their prayers and otherwise
“Opus manuum mearum nomen sanctum tuum diebus omnibus viate meae laudet glorificetque.”
'That the work from these hands may praise and glorify your Holy Name, for all the days of my life'