The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa are in the process of updating and reallocating space in the Stone and Convent Buildings for future use by the congregation as a senior living community and event center. The Sisters are negotiating with Tricon Construction Group to renovate buildings.
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New diocesan building chairman to speak at the University of Notre Dame
Paul Lang has a vision for the Church. It is a vision he has been asked to present to the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate (F.I.R.E.) at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., and one he will be giving a speech on there in November.
Where everything else in a parish fits in
Currently, St. Patrick Parish in Janesville is in the midst of a capital campaign to restore the interior of its church. This renovation seeks not only to repair structures that were falling apart but to restore beauty.
Appreciates coverage of St. Dennis Church renovation
To the editor:
Thank you for your feature on St. Dennis Church’s new altar, tabernacle, and renovation.
St. Dennis Parish is a welcoming faith community, but we feel these additions make it an even stronger Catholic one.
Historic Beloit church is renovated
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| St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Beloit recently completed a renovation of its historic church, which was dedicated in 1886. The renovation included cleaning and painting of all church walls and repainting of statues and the corpus on the crucifix (above). A stylized tree of life design was created as a background for the crucifix. The tabernacle, formerly on a side altar, was moved to the center of the altar area and placed on a custom-made table. (Catholic Herald photo/Pat Casucci) | ||
BELOIT — The rejoicing, joy, and peace of Easter Sunday was enhanced for St. Thomas the Apostle parishioners.
After a major $335,000 renovation of the church interior, it was the first time in almost three months that a Mass was celebrated by Pastor Fr. John Hedrick in the historic church built in 1885.
The church had been closed since January 8, 2018.
The regularly scheduled weekend Masses for St. Thomas were held at St. Jude Church. Father Hedrick is pastor of both parishes.
In a recent interview, Father Hedrick said, “We have had lots of positive comments about the renovation. On Easter Sunday, there was a sense of awe as parishioners looked around the church, seeing how beautiful it is.”
Necessary renovation
Father Hedrick said the renovation was necessary after significant plaster repair was needed on a church wall and part of the ceiling. “The church walls also looked in need of cleaning, and it was decided to not just paint them,” he said.
“After a couple pieces of plaster fell, we knew we had to take care of this 133-year-old building, not let it deteriorate,” he explained. The last time the walls were painted was in 1975.
Extensive planning for the project included a fund drive with parishioners contributing about $175,000. In addition, Father Hedrick said two memorial bequests and parish funds made the extensive renovation possible.
Jesuit Retreat House opens new lodgings wing for session for Madison-area men
OSHKOSH — Madison-area men seeking to enhance their Lenten experience will get to make a weekend silent retreat at the newly renovated Jesuit Retreat House overlooking Lake Winnebago.
It’s a rare chance to spend time with God in prayer, surrounded by the beauty, peace, and solitude of nature.
A time to be with God
“What God reveals in Scripture is the love in which we are created, the love that sustains us, and the love in which we will rest,” said Fr. Chris Manahan, Retreat House director.
Fennimore church to celebrate rededication
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Renovated student chapel blessed in Platteville
PLATTEVILLE — A new era at St. Augustine University Catholic Parish began on September 8 when Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison blessed the recently-renovated chapel.
The project lasted all summer and “was well worth it,” according to parish development director Carly Hood.
The project came to life from the suggestions of parishioners. Hood met with many of them back in December when she first moved to the area.
Fennimore church expected to undergo renewal of splendor
FENNIMORE — The sanctuary of the church, where Jesus resides in the Blessed Sacrament, should be “heaven on earth” — both visually and spiritually, said Rick Statz, national project director at Conrad Schmitt Studios of New Berlin, a firm that specializes in restoration and conservation.
In the latter half of the 20th century, though, in an effort to egalitize and modernize the churches in the post-Second Vatican Council age, many Catholic churches lost the symbolism that reminded worshippers of the extraordinary place they were entering.
St. Clare Meadows Care Center, Baraboo, expands
Duane Opperman has witnessed many changes at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in the 38 years he has worked there, but the Meadows’ recent construction project has been the biggest.