New belfry caps restoration effort at western Pennsylvania’s St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Posted by Kendall Harmon

After raging floodwaters slammed into downtown Johnstown on May 31, 1889, a heavy bell was all that remained of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

On Thursday, with a boost from a crane extending 100 feet skyward, that bell was returned to its rightful place.

The delicate installation of a shiny new belfry marked the culmination of years of fundraising, expert planning and careful craftsmanship.

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Filed under: * Anglican - EpiscopalEpiscopal Church (TEC)TEC Parishes* Christian Life / Church LifeParish Ministry

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Posted May 19, 2008 at 7:23 am [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. Adam 12 wrote:

Franklin Street Methodist Church in downtown Johnstown is made of substantial stone and broke the wave, saving a section of the city that stood behind it.

May 19, 7:30 am | [comment link]
2. FrKimel wrote:

How wonderful that the bell will once again be heard by the people of Johnstown.

May 19, 9:38 am | [comment link]
3. rob k wrote:

Fr. Kimel - Was St. Mark’s your parish?  A moving story.

May 21, 3:16 pm | [comment link]
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