Photo by Richard Hurd
New Steeple Set at Historic Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Rebuilt steeple reclaims its place in Madison’s skyline
Madison, WI — Vogel Bros. Building Co. has reached a significant milestone in the restoration of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with the successful placement of the church’s newly rebuilt steeple on November 17. Located at 120 W Johnson St. in downtown Madison, Holy Redeemer is the city’s oldest Catholic church, originally constructed between 1865 and 1869.
The original steeple suffered severe damage in May 2024 when the church was struck by lightning, resulting in a fire that compromised the structure. Vogel Bros., serving as the general contractor, has been leading the effort to rebuild and restore the steeple in partnership with a team of specialized subcontractors.
The new steeple, a 48-foot-tall, 16,000-pound structure topped with a 10-foot cross, was built on site before being lifted into place with a crane. Its installation marks a major step forward in the multi-phase restoration project.
“Our team and partners have been working diligently to bring this historic landmark back to its full presence in the Madison skyline,” said Matt Schultz, Vice President of Vogel Bros. Building Co.
“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the craftsmanship and coordination of everyone involved.”
Restoration work on the church will continue into next year. The full project is expected to be
completed in early 2026.
Vogel Bros. Building Co. (www.vogelbldg.com) is a fifth-generation construction services company
with offices in Madison, WI and Lakeland, FL. As an award-winning company, Vogel Bros. has earned
recognition for completing large-scale complex projects, encouraging innovation, embracing new
technologies, and making a difference in our communities. We owe our success and longevity to the
values established by the Vogel family that have been shared through the generations and are
embodied in our employees. Vogel Bros. mission is to continually improve our services to enhance the
lives of the people in the communities we serve.