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	In 1963 plans for a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.		In 1963 plans for a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.

	The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two [[STAINED-GLASS]] windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portrayed the night sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross was formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance had a creation theme.		The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two [[STAINED GLASS]] windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portrayed the night sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross was formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance had a creation theme.

	A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.		A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.

Randylyon at 18:35, 30 March 2026

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	In 1963 plans for a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.		In 1963 plans for a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.

	The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two [[STAINED-GLASS ~~WINDOWS~~]] manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portrayed the night sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross was formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance had a creation theme.		The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two [[STAINED-GLASS]] windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portrayed the night sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross was formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance had a creation theme.

	A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.		A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.

Randylyon at 18:34, 30 March 2026

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	In 1963 plans for a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.		In 1963 plans for a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.

	The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two ~~stained~~-~~glass windows~~ manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portrayed the night sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross is formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance had a creation theme.		The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two [[STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS]] manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portrayed the night sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross was formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance had a creation theme.

	A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.		A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.
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	Meyer, Jeff. "A Church of Tomorrow-Nativity in Dubuque," Telegraph Herald, March 23, 2013, p. 1D		Meyer, Jeff. "A Church of Tomorrow-Nativity in Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald,'' March 23, 2013, p. 1D

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Randylyon at 15:27, 22 March 2024

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	In 1963 plans for a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.		In 1963 plans for a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.

	The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two stained-glass windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue ~~portray~~ the night sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross is formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance ~~have~~ a creation theme.		The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two stained-glass windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portrayed the night sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross is formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance had a creation theme.

	A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.		A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.

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	[[Image:nativity.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]NATIVITY CHURCH. The Most Rev. [[KEANE, James J.\|James J. KEANE]] requested Rev. [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]], then business manager of [[COLUMBIA COLLEGE]], to organize Nativity Parish on September 15, 1922. Father Rohlman and [[KRAJEWSKI, Casimir Ignatius\|Casimir Ignatius KRAJEWSKI]], the architect, drew plans for the English [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] building on Alta Vista between what was then Julien and Martha [[STREETS]]. Rev. Rohlman was appointed the first pastor of the Church of the Nativity.		[[Image:nativity.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]NATIVITY CHURCH. The Most Rev. [[KEANE, James J.\|James J. KEANE]] requested Rev. [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]], then business manager of [[COLUMBIA COLLEGE]], to organize Nativity Parish on September 15, 1922. Father Rohlman and [[KRAJEWSKI, Casimir Ignatius\|Casimir Ignatius KRAJEWSKI]], the architect, drew plans for the English [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] building on Alta Vista between what was then Julien and Martha [[STREETS]]. Rev. Rohlman was appointed the first pastor of the Church of the Nativity.

	On July 4, 1923, the cornerstone of the combination church and school was laid. The completed building was dedicated on December 23, 1923. The parish began with two hundred fifty families who were formerly members of St. Patrick's, St. Anthony's, St. Mary's, and St. Raphael's Cathedral parishes. Work also ~~was~~ remodeling the Judge Pollock home on the corner of Julien (University) and Alta Vista into a rectory. This building served in this capacity from 1924 through 1967. Nativity parish grew so quickly that, by the fall of 1926, it was decided to erect an addition to the original building.		On July 4, 1923, the cornerstone of the combination church and school was laid. The completed building was dedicated on December 23, 1923. The parish began with two hundred fifty families who were formerly members of St. Patrick's, St. Anthony's, St. Mary's, and St. Raphael's Cathedral parishes. Work also included remodeling the Judge Pollock home on the corner of Julien (University) and Alta Vista into a rectory. This building served in this capacity from 1924 through 1967. Nativity parish grew so quickly that, by the fall of 1926, it was decided to erect an addition to the original building.

	Krajewski was hired to remodel the temporary church into classrooms and plan a wing in English Gothic style of architecture for church purposes. Before the wing was completed, Rev. Rohlman was named Bishop of Davenport. The new addition was dedicated on November 20,1927. The cost of construction was $100,000.		Krajewski was hired to remodel the temporary church into classrooms and plan a wing in English Gothic style of architecture for church purposes. Before the wing was completed, Rev. Rohlman was named Bishop of Davenport. The new addition was dedicated on November 20,1927. The cost of construction was $100,000.
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	On August 22, 1956 Nativity School annex was dedicated. Instruction of children from 1924 until the fall of 1989 was performed by the Sisters of the Visitation.		On August 22, 1956 Nativity School annex was dedicated. Instruction of children from 1924 until the fall of 1989 was performed by the Sisters of the Visitation.

	In 1963 plans for a a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.		In 1963 plans for a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.

	The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two stained-glass windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portray the ~~might~~ sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross is formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance have a creation theme.		The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two stained-glass windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portray the night sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross is formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance have a creation theme.

	A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.		A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.

	The 1987 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1225 Alta Vista.		The 1987 through 2014 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1225 Alta Vista.

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	A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.		A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.

	The 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1225 Alta Vista.		The 1987 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1225 Alta Vista.

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	A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.		A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.

			The 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1225 Alta Vista.


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	[[Image:nativity.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]NATIVITY CHURCH. The Most Rev. [[KEANE, James J.\|James J. KEANE]] requested Rev. [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]], then business manager of [[COLUMBIA COLLEGE]], to organize Nativity Parish on September 15, 1922. Father Rohlman and [[KRAJEWSKI, Casimir Ignatius\|Casimir Ignatius KRAJEWSKI]], the architect, drew plans for the English [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] building on Alta Vista between what was then Julien and Martha [[STREETS]]. Rev. Rohlman was appointed the first pastor of the Church of the Nativity.		[[Image:nativity.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]NATIVITY CHURCH. The Most Rev. [[KEANE, James J.\|James J. KEANE]] requested Rev. [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]], then business manager of [[COLUMBIA COLLEGE]], to organize Nativity Parish on September 15, 1922. Father Rohlman and [[KRAJEWSKI, Casimir Ignatius\|Casimir Ignatius KRAJEWSKI]], the architect, drew plans for the English [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] building on Alta Vista between what was then Julien and Martha [[STREETS]]. Rev. Rohlman was appointed the first pastor of the Church of the Nativity.

	On July 4, 1923, the cornerstone of the combination church and school was laid. The completed building was dedicated on December 23, 1923. The parish began with two hundred fifty families who were formerly members of St. Patrick's, St. Anthony's, St. Mary's, and St. Raphael's Cathedral parishes. Nativity parish grew so quickly that, by the fall of 1926, it was decided to erect an addition to the original building.		On July 4, 1923, the cornerstone of the combination church and school was laid. The completed building was dedicated on December 23, 1923. The parish began with two hundred fifty families who were formerly members of St. Patrick's, St. Anthony's, St. Mary's, and St. Raphael's Cathedral parishes. Work also was remodeling the Judge Pollock home on the corner of Julien (University) and Alta Vista into a rectory. This building served in this capacity from 1924 through 1967. Nativity parish grew so quickly that, by the fall of 1926, it was decided to erect an addition to the original building.

	Krajewski was hired to remodel the temporary church into classrooms and plan a wing for church purposes. Before the wing was completed, Rev. Rohlman was named Bishop of Davenport. The new addition was dedicated on November 20,1927.		Krajewski was hired to remodel the temporary church into classrooms and plan a wing in English Gothic style of architecture for church purposes. Before the wing was completed, Rev. Rohlman was named Bishop of Davenport. The new addition was dedicated on November 20,1927. The cost of construction was $100,000.

	~~Constructed on the parking lot of the former church~~, ~~the new Church of the~~ Nativity was dedicated ~~on December 17, 1967~~. ~~Constructed~~ of ~~brick with interior walnut woodwork,~~ the ~~church had seating for 1,350. Polished Dubuque limestone~~ was ~~used for~~ the ~~sanctuary floor~~.		On August 22, 1956 Nativity School annex was dedicated. Instruction of children from 1924 until the fall of 1989 was performed by the Sisters of the Visitation.

	The new $1.3 million church featured forty-two stained-glass windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portray the might sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross is formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance have a creation theme.		In 1963 plans for a a new church and rectory were announced. The building, designed by Dubuque architect Donald P. McGinn, was constructed on the parking lot of the former church. Dedicated on December 17, 1967, the church was constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.

			The new $1.3 million church with seating for 1,350, featured forty-two stained-glass windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portray the might sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross is formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance have a creation theme.

	A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.		A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.

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			Meyer, Jeff. "A Church of Tomorrow-Nativity in Dubuque," Telegraph Herald, March 23, 2013, p. 1D

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[[Image:nativity.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]NATIVITY CHURCH. The Most Rev. [[KEANE, James J.|James J. KEANE]] requested Rev. [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.|Henry P. ROHLMAN]], then business manager of [[COLUMBIA COLLEGE]], to organize Nativity Parish on September 15, 1922. Father Rohlman and [[KRAJEWSKI, Casimir Ignatius|Casimir Ignatius KRAJEWSKI]], the architect, drew plans for the English [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] building on Alta Vista between what was then Julien and Martha [[STREETS]]. Rev. Rohlman was appointed the first pastor of the Church of the Nativity.

On July 4, 1923, the cornerstone of the combination church and school was laid. The completed building was dedicated on December 23, 1923. The parish began with two hundred fifty families who were formerly members of St. Patrick's, St. Anthony's, St. Mary's, and St. Raphael's Cathedral parishes. Nativity parish grew so quickly that, by the fall of 1926, it was decided to erect an addition to the original building.

Krajewski was hired to remodel the temporary church into classrooms and plan a wing for church purposes. Before the wing was completed, Rev. Rohlman was named Bishop of Davenport. The new addition was dedicated on November 20,1927.

Constructed on the parking lot of the former church, the new Church of the Nativity was dedicated on December 17, 1967. Constructed of brick with interior walnut woodwork, the church had seating for 1,350. Polished Dubuque limestone was used for the sanctuary floor.

The new $1.3 million church featured forty-two stained-glass windows manufactured in Chartres, France, by Gabriel Loire. Colors and patterns replaced traditional figures. Patterns were also created in the cement moldings. In the left wall, eighteen panels in shades of blue portray the might sky over Bethlehem with the Christmas star repeated throughout. A cross is formed throughout the eighteen windows in the right wall. Loire called these the "Redemption Windows." The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are each portrayed by six windows. Six small windows over the entrance have a creation theme.

A main feature of the church was the modern sanctuary. The 11 foot x 5 foot x 40 inch altar carved from a single piece of Minnesota limestone, was designed for the priest to celebrate the liturgy facing the people. For the first time in a church of the Midwest, the tabernacle was enclosed in the center of a specially designed nine foot tall column giving it a position of prominence.

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