Asheville's Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence receives a $750k NPS grant for water infiltration preservation, with total renovation costs of $6.5M-$20M.

Asheville's Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence the Deacon and Martyr receives a $750,000 preservation grant from NPS to address water infiltration issues threatening the Spanish Renaissance building. Pope John Paul II elevated the structure to minor basilica status in 1993. The church needs $6.5M-$20M for total renovations, including stained-glass window and interior restoration. So far, they've raised $3M and plan a national campaign to raise remaining funds without incurring debt.

August 29, 2024
153 Articles