Farewell To Father Madanat Commemorative Book

The Portland Chapel and Why OLF Needed to Move

Exterior photos of the Portland Chapel. An old building, more than 50 years old. The location afforded no real parking to accommodate the growing community. Below: The chapel itself proved inadequate as well, especially for high Masses and ceremonies, like Confirmation and weddings.

In acquiring the property adjacent to OLF (officially named the “Heidt House”), we were able to update the house as a place for priests to stay when on site as well as a catechism classroom and place for choir practice. It also afforded more outdoor space for the OLF “littles” to expend the energy the more senior OLFsters wished they had. Many thanks to Mr. Davc Correll for not only donating the playground equipment, but for having it installed and securely enclosed.