Building two new Catholic churches — St. Clare of Assisi in Edwards and St. Mary’s in Gypsum — through faith, sacrifice, and generosity.
Construction Progress
Photos and news from both building sites.
Latest update · October 5, 2026
Our design team submitted our building application to Eagle County in June, and we eagerly await our building permit.
See all St. Clare of Assisi updatesLatest update · October 5, 2026
Underground plumbing and electrical are going in. Next, we’ll fine grade the floor area and pour the concrete, another exciting step as St. Mary’s takes shape!
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Welcome
One Valley, One Community, One Vision for the Future. Our communities of St. Clare of Assisi, St. Patrick’s and St. Mary’s are united in building two sacred homes: St. Clare of Assisi’s first church in Edwards and a larger St. Mary’s for Eagle and Gypsum, places to celebrate the sacraments, worship together and pass on the beauty of our Catholic faith for generations to come.
More About UsThank you to every family who has given. Only a little remains to reach our goal.
An additional $3 million will be raised with real estate sales to bring our total to $26 million.
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Parishioners share why these new churches matter so much to them.
One Campaign, Two Churches
Mountains are a universal symbol of the nearness of God. Our new churches are designed to reflect the landscape where we experience Him every day.
Founded in 2000, St. Clare of Assisi Parish and Catholic School in Edwards grew from Cardinal James Francis Stafford’s vision, while Archbishop of Denver, to bring Catholic education to all the valley’s children. Rooted in faith, strengthened by generosity and filled with hope, this vibrant community now looks forward to a sacred home of its own: a place to worship, nurture faith and welcome generations to come.
“Let the love you have in your hearts be shown outwardly in your deeds.”Testament of St. Clare
St. Mary’s history dates back to 1911, when Mass was first celebrated in the home of a local parishioner. More than a century later, our parish has grown into a vibrant faith community, with hundreds of parishioners attending four weekend Masses in a church building that can no longer accommodate everyone who comes to worship. Parishioners regularly spill into the foyer and basement, where closed-circuit television is needed so they can participate in the celebration of Mass. A new St. Mary’s will allow us to come together once again as one community, worshipping under one roof and creating a spiritual home that can serve our growing parish for generations to come.
“For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”1 Corinthians 3:11
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7
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