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Beautiful churches that were built more than a hundred years ago sometimes need restoration, especially if the ornate artwork that graces the walls starts to deteriorate from age. At St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby, restoration of the interior of the church has been in the planning stage for more than a decade.

“This already beautiful church that was built in 1904 will be more glorious,” said the Rev. Daniel Hackel. He has been at St. Mary’s Catholic Church for three years.

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“The parishioners are very excited, and we hope that this joy will extend out into the community,” Hackel said. “There have been fundraising campaigns within the parish and through the La Crosse Diocese.” About 11 years ago, a committee of church members was formed to begin planning for this restoration project.

Norm Becker, committee member, has been involved from the beginning.

“We put a copper roof on the church several years ago and replaced the windo