ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

St. Bernadette Parish had worshiped in the school gymnasium as a temporary church for 33 years. The dream of a permanent worship space was long but enduring. BIRSCHBACH & Associates, Ltd. had the privilege of planning and designing the new church facility and the connecting handicap accessibility entrance to the existing school and parish fellowship hall.

The main worship space seats 900. The parish offices with religious education office are part of the church facility. A total of 38,600 square feet was contracted at a cost of $2.5 million. The church was dedicated on May 14, 1995.

Location: Appleton, Wisconsin

Square Footage: 38,600

Seating Capacity: 900

Approximate Cost: $2,500,000

Description: New Church, Parish Center, and Renovations to Existing School

Services Provided: Architectural Services / Construction Management

Completed In: 1994

1997 Lily Award Winner:

“…In an era of erecting barns to God, St. Bernadette has erected a monastery. Its peaking roof lines and beautiful stained glass windows greatly reinforce this monastic feel… Not only have you given yourself an inviting place to worship, you’ve given the rest of us a graceful example of modern architecture.” –Fox Cities Magazine

Exterior rendering of St. Bernadette Parish.

Exterior photo of St. Bernadette Parish at twilight.

Interior photo of nave looking toward the table.

Interior photo of nave looking toward the table from the font at entrance.

Interior photo of gathering space at St. Bernadette.