LINCOLN (SNR) - A groundbreaking at St. Mary Church in downtown Lincoln Aug. 11 marked the start of a major renovation project at the historic church across from the State Capitol. Pastor Father Joseph Walsh, Bishop James Conley, Governor Pete Ricketts and Jeff Maul, executive director of the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau, were among those speaking at the morning event. The first phase of the restoration will begin this fall on the west side of the church with repairs to the exterior facade and improvements to the confessionals inside.

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