The collapse of the St. John Church west wall and concern that the tower could also collapse and fall onto SR 119 are serious safety issues requiring immediate action. FIRST ONSITE explored options to remove the upper portion of the tower, but structural engineers and demolition teams were concerned that could not be done safely. They have advised controlled demolition. Unfortunately, it is no longer safe nor prudent to keep the remaining church structure. Fr. Ken and the St. John Building Committee met Tuesday night to discuss demolition and what else may be preserved from the church, if possible.
|
Safety Alert: St. John the Baptist Church Update
Many parishioners may have already seen or heard that the west wall of St. John the Baptist Church collapsed due to high winds. This has compromised the integrity of the remaining structure. FIRST ONSITE and structural engineers are concerned that the tower could also collapse and fall onto SR 119. |
On May 29, 2025, there was a devastating fire at our beloved and historic St. John the Baptist church in Maria Stein, OH. This page is where pertinent updates about the recovery efforts will be shared. We ask that you would support us with your prayers! If you would also like to financially support the recovery efforts you may do so online using the link above. 
February 2026
Categories |
RSS Feed