The Superior Express -

Many people have been interested in how the large stained glass window on the south end of Sacred Heart Church in Lawrence would be cleaned after the fire of Oct. 7, 2023 covered everything inside the church with a thick layer of soot and grim.

As seen in the photo above, the window is not just a large piece of glass, but a number of sections of glass, put together to make the large window. As can be seen in the picture, the glass is covered with the smoke soot requiring the repair work.

People question about the progress of the work. It is all inside the building and the progress cannot be seen unless you are allowed inside. Public visiting is discouraged since the area is considered a construction zone.

Church members are being kept up to date with the progress with information given weekly in the church bulletin. The latest gave the following information. • In the basement most of the stud walls are up. • Duct work is started for the heating and air conditioning. • Trevor Kucera is working on the pews. • The north bathroom is again functioning. • Electricians, plumbers, dry-wallers and painters are all being scheduled.