The Church of the Gesu, the Gothic landmark that anchors Marquette University’s campus, was vandalized Wednesday, with damage reported in both the upper and lower sanctuaries just months after the upper church reopened from a major renovation. Parish and university officials said Marquette police arrested a suspect and that an investigation is underway, as reported by Marquette Today.
Renovation Work And Security Upgrades
The damage follows a roughly $10.1 million restoration that brought the upper church back into daily use after about a year of work. Marquette Today reported that the overhaul included new pews, flooring, lighting and a revamped sound system. Renovation updates from Gesu Parish note that the project also added fire and security…..