THE GOOD NEWS FROM 19 EYE STREET
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Sing Her Praises Loudly After several months of work, the restoration of St. Aloysius Church was completed in July. “During my time on Eye Street, we have invested millions of dollars in the maintenance of our beloved St. Al’s. While many of the initial renovations were functional, this most recent project really spotlights the beauty of the building. The new paint looks spectacular, the rebuilt organ sounds magnificent, and the new, state-of-the-art sound system practically allows you to hear a pin drop on the altar all the way up in the third balcony. All of this will greatly enhance the prayer experience of Eagles for generations to come. Thank you to all who helped make this work possible through your generous support!” —Reverend Stephen W. Planning, S.J. Gonzaga President
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1. In early January, Gonzaga closed the church’s doors for some much-needed renovations including a complete restoration of the pipe organ, which was built in 1950 and was beginning to show signs of failure. 2, 3. The church’s beautiful blue, white, and gold ceiling was meticulously cleaned and repainted. 4, 5. New gold-leaf paint accents the architectural details on the ceiling of the sanctuary. Originally built in 1859, St. Al’s is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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