according to a nearby plaque, this statue outside the famous church pays tribute to Fr. Casimiro Roca, who served the community here for over four decades, and was known as the Pilgrim's Priest


Marcia insightfully pointed out that it could actually be an image of "Fr." Neil Marcus, who has also devoted his life to converting people, albeit from IPAs to Amber Ales....either way the artwork seemed well wrought, and sported a winning smile, just like the old charmer Neil