Capital Improvements

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION • ST. JOHN • ST. JOSEPH • ST. LAWRENCE

A town hall was held on December 8, 2024, to discuss the capital improvement projects happening in our parish. Click the links above to view the recording from the town hall and the slides used for the presentation. Brief overviews of the 4 projects are listed below, and we will update these regularly.

Immaculate Conception Church

Pipe Organ

We are in the process of replacing the organ at Immaculate Conception. The organ is approximately 75 years old and at the end of its life span. In addition, it is not large enough for the size of the church. Currently, a few options for replacement are being discussed. There is much to consider when replacing the organ. No firm date has been set. However, this is a major priority for the parish. As progress is made, updates will be forthcoming.

St. John Church

Stained-Glass Windows

St. John’s stained-glass windows are scheduled for refurbishment in the late spring or early summer of 2025. Window Creations, based in Ottoville, OH, will refurbish the windows. The process involves the removal of the windows and being taken to their factory. At the factory, they will replace broken sections, clean the window, and repair the lead solder. In addition to refurbishing the stained glass, new storm windows will be installed. Research shows that the windows at St. John have never been renovated. The church is one of the oldest and historical sites in Ohio. It is time to invest in its beauty.

St. Joseph Church

Faith Center

St. Joseph Faith Center was built in 1900. Originally, the school was on the bottom two levels, and the parish hall was on the upper floor. The last renovation was done in 1949 – 75 years ago. Over the years, the Faith Center housed various ministries, including CCD, outreach ministries, God’s Storehouse, and St. Vincent de Paul. The building is a historical site in Wapakoneta and a beautiful site for the community. A few years ago, the roof was replaced, the bricks were repointed, and the windows were replaced. A committee was formed to discuss this facility, and after much prayer and discussion, it was determined that it should be renovated, not demolished. Currently, the Faith Center is not handicap accessible, which is a priority. The renovation will include an elevator with access to the parking area. The renovation will start mid-February 2025, and hopefully be completed by January 2026. Once completed, the Faith Center will house our parish offices and CCD.

St. Lawrence Church

Stained-Glass Windows

St. Lawrence stained-glass windows are scheduled for refurbishment in the late spring or early summer of 2025. Window Creations, based in Ottoville, OH, will refurbish the windows. Window Creations refurbished St. Joseph’s and Immaculate Conception’s stained-glass windows a few years ago. The process involves removing the windows and taking them to their factory. At the factory, they will replace broken sections, clean the window, and repair the lead solder. The project will start on the west side of the church and work towards the east.

St. Lawrence had new outside storm windows for the stained-glass replaced in August of 2024.

Capital Improvements

Immaculate Conception Church

St. John Church

St. Joseph Church

St. Lawrence Church

Fundraising Goal

PARISH OFFICE

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

St. John

ST. JOSEPH

ST. LAWRENCE