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The following is a breakdown of the estimated cost of this restoration project:
  • Demolition - $64, 000.00
  • Steeple Replacement - $156, 000.00
  • Tower Preparation for Steeple - $59, 000.00
  • Engineering Fees - $18, 000.00

Realistically, we are looking at a total cost of somewhere between $300, 000.00 and $350, 000.00

The parish has put in place a committee to raise the necessary funds for the project. Mr. Jim Baird and Mrs. Dolores Linehan, both well known and active members of St. Patrick's Parish, have agreed to act as Chairperson and corporate Sponsor Coordinator. The fundraising will proceed on a Pledge System, in which the committee is inviting parishioners and friends to pledge what they think they can afford to contribute to this project over a period of two (2) years.

This is how the Pledge System will work:

  • If you pledge $1.00 per week for 24 months = $104.00
  • If you pledge $2.00 per week for 24 months = $208.00
  • If you pledge $5.00 per week for 24 months = $520.00
Of course the amount you pledge is entirely your decision, whatever you can afford. All donations are Tax Deductible, and receipts will be issued at the end of the year.

Pledge cards may be picked up at the Parish Office; you may also call the office at (709) 754-1195 and one of the Committee members will assist you in making your pledge over the phone.

If you live outside the parish and wish to be part of this Historic Restoration Project, your donation will be greatly appreciated.

Please send your donations to: 

St. Patrick's Church
Steeple Restoration Fund
P.O. Box 7368
St. John's, Nfld.
Canada
A1E 3Y5