James began as a mission church in 1838. According to church historians, the church’s cornerstone was laid in 1886 and the completed church was formally dedicated in 1889.
November is targeted for completion of the new addition, Geary said. In preparation for the construction, volunteers have conducted some pew and church furniture removal.
The priest said those endeavors should save the parish a significant amount of money. So far, the parish has raised $3 million in pledges for the project. Geary said he’s planning another fundraiser for the fall to finance the difference. He’s not sure what the goal will be.
The Diocese of Rockford has contributed a matching pledge of $75,000.
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