Work begins on Catholic church project

Fr. Ben Uhlenkott of Good Counsel Parish takes the first swing at demolishing several buildings that will make way for a major expansion of the local Catholic Church facilities downtown. Photo by Brian S. Orban

After nearly a year of debate that led to multiple revisions and compromises, efforts to build a new fellowship hall for the local Catholic community finally started this week.

To make way for the 14,000-square-foot building, contractors will soon begin demolishing a pair of 7,500-square-foot commercial buildings located at the corner of East Jackson and South 3rd East streets.

"The demolition represents a major milestone for a project which, at its heart, is all about building community," said Jeanette Reynolds, a church spokesperson.

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