Saint Aloysius

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church, 7th and Bakewell Streets, Covington, KY. In preparation for the congregation’s golden jubilee, both the exterior and interior of the church were beautified and improved.

Work on the exterior of the building began in 1911 using the plans of local architect David Davis. This work included the installation of a stone portico over the front entrance, the facing of the brickwork with stone and the reconstruction of the original steeple and Gothic spire. The spire was replaced by a graceful copper cupola. A new illuminated Howard clock was placed in the tower in 1915 at the cost of $4,000.

The work on the interior of the church began in 1914 and included the installation of a new organ and communion rail, the installation of 12 pilasters on the side walls, new frescos and several plaster arabesque works.

During the month of May 1915, the golden jubilee of the parish and the silver jubilee of Father Ahmann’s ordination were joyfully celebrated.

From a Facebook post by Michael J. Cook.