The power of bells rings loud across Lisle, Illinois!
This past Easter, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church unveiled their new bell tower to the community, thanks to an anonymous donor. This unique tower shows the beauty of the refurbished bells with its open and “arch” like design.
The year 2021 brought some pretty unforgettable bell and carillon projects for The Verdin Company. These are just a few. The five customers featured recently held dedications for important restorations and new bell ringing equipment projects and/or installations.
There is more than one way to preserve the sound of historic church bells. These in a decorative clock tower to note a city Anniversary is one we love at The Verdin Company.
Historic bell restoration can be required due to age or a calamity.
For nearly two years the Mazomanie United Church of Christ fought triple disaster. As a result, the combination kept the sanctuary closed, congregation home and the bell silent. Those blows came in the form of:
The generosity of a donor helps the Nativity of Mary Parish (St. Mary’s) restore their historic bells! In early 2021, Carol Berner decided to make a generous donation to complete the bell restoration project. The donation is in honor of her late husband who passed just last year.
Disaster struck Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Easton, MN in September of 2018 when a large storm swept through the area. The top of the church tower ended up flat on the ground along with all three bells. This required a complete bell restoration. Pictures of the damage can be seen on Our Lady of Mt. Carmel’s Website.
On Friday, Nov. 4, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed 10 bells that will be part of the 50-bell carillon at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh.
The arrival and blessing of bells marked a joyful and significant step toward calling the faithful to worship for Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral.
The Verdin Company™ is a world-renowned, six generation family manufacturer, pioneer, and innovator of cast bronze bells, electronic carillons, clocks, and towers.
Verdin products enrich communities, churches, parks, golf courses, college campuses, and city streetscapes around the world.
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