Capital Improvements

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

Capital Improvement Projects

A town hall was held on December 8, 2024, to discuss the capital improvement projects happening in our parish. Check out the video below and the slides used for the presentation. Brief overviews of the 4 projects are listed below.

Want to give to these projects? Contact Carla Heitz-Ream, Business Manager: [email protected] or 419-738-2115. Thanks in advance for your generosity!

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 in the process of being refurbished by Window Creations, based in Ottoville, OH. The process involves the removal of the windows and being taken to their factory. St. John Fryburg has 2 windows to pull with one being in the balcony and the other circle window at the altar. The altar window may need to be removed during the exterior project. The exterior project is scheduled for late March to early April pending weather. That should then be completed within 6 weeks (weather permitting) from the start. Spring weather has a way of extending that timeline though. All the aluminum frames are built and ready to install.

Photos of the progress

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 began February 2025, and will hopefully be completed by February 2026. Once completed, the Faith Center will house our parish offices and CCD.

Construction is underway! St. Joseph parking lot is limited until completion of the construction in the upcoming months. The renovation is proceeding nicely. Dry wall and painting are almost complete as well as the bathroom renovations. Elevator installation is underway which should be completed shortly. Overall the renovation is proceeding nicely, and when completed, the Faith Center will be brought back to God’s glory. We appreciate all your support and joyful hearts through the construction process.

Photos of the progress.

St. Lawrence Church