Sacred Heart bell rings again
September 22, 2021
If you've heard ringing this week and wondered "what is going on", the answer is Sacred Heart Catholic Church has repaired its bell, cast specially for it in 1920.
For many years now the bell has been unable to swing and so has only been able to be tolled for funerals.
Through the generosity of Jerome Hundt, the bell has received a makeover by the Verdin Bell Company. The old clapper and toller have been removed and a new, electrically actuated clapper has been installed, which will enable...
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