In May of 2023, a renovation project began to complete updates to the front & fully renovate the older back portion of the building. The front renovations were completed in August & the back project was completed in October of 2023. The completion of the project was celebrated on October 29 with Bishop Tylka.

Before the Project

Photos of the building before the start of the renovation project, May 2023

Bringing a Modern Feel to Our Building

Front of the Building 
Completed the original 2008 plans for the newer, front portion of the building
  • 2 additional offices
  • New paint & light fixtures
  • Completion of the ceiling
  • updates to the bathrooms
Back of the Building
Updated the original 1968 portion of the building
  • New commercial kitchen
  • Bathroom updates
  • New flooring & lighting
  • Dedicated student quiet study spaces

Celebrating the Project

Sunday, October 29th, 2023, Bishop Louis Tylka joined the community to celebrate the completion of the building project and blessed the building. 

For more on the celebration visit JPII Fest- Renovation Celebration
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