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Construction Progress

Follow the building of our two new churches from the ground up.

Edwards, Colorado

St. Clare of Assisi

Current stage: Groundbreaking

  1. 1Groundbreaking (In progress)
  2. 2Foundation (Upcoming)
  3. 3Framing (Upcoming)
  4. 4Roof & Exterior (Upcoming)
  5. 5Interior (Upcoming)
  6. 6Dedication (Upcoming)

October 5, 2026

Awaiting our building permit

Our design team submitted our building application to Eagle County in June, and we eagerly await our building permit.

July 24, 2026

Ground broken, cornerstone blessed

Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass in the St. Clare gymnasium, then led a procession to the new site to bless the ground and the church’s cornerstone. Construction photos will follow as work begins.

A large wooden cross marking where the altar of the new St. Clare of Assisi church will stand, with clergy gathered nearby under a blue sky
Archbishop James Golka blessing the ground of the new St. Clare of Assisi church as parishioners gather around, with the hills of Edwards behind
The groundbreaking Mass in the St. Clare school gymnasium, with championship banners above the altar

Gypsum, Colorado

St. Mary’s

Current stage: Foundation

  1. Groundbreaking (Complete)
  2. 2Foundation (In progress)
  3. 3Framing (Upcoming)
  4. 4Roof & Exterior (Upcoming)
  5. 5Interior (Upcoming)
  6. 6Dedication (Upcoming)

October 5, 2026

Things are moving along beneath our feet

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!

September 28, 2026

Foundation walls are in

The concrete foundation walls for the new St. Mary’s are poured, waterproofed and insulated. From the hillside above the site, you can now see the full outline of the church, and walking the grounds, you can already picture the future church and adoration chapel.

Close-up of the new St. Mary’s concrete foundation walls in Gypsum, sealed in dark waterproofing with purple insulation boards, under a blue sky with clouds
Wide view from the hillside of the St. Mary’s construction site in Gypsum, with the church foundation outlined in the cleared ground and mountains beyond

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