Newly restored bells on display outside St. Ann’s during the Christmas celebration. Check out our Church Bell Memorial Project page to see a “before” picture and learn more about this effort.
A great article detailing the fascinating history of St. Ann’s original bells can be read in the January 22nd edition of the East Penn Press. You can read the full article by clicking here.
Here’s a brief summary of the article:
The original bells of St. Ann Church in Emmaus were restored and displayed at the church entrance for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses in 2024. The restoration project, which began in 2022, was a collaborative effort between the Knights of Columbus and Boy Scout Troop 80 to commemorate the church’s 100th anniversary. The bells, originally cast in 1928, had been stored in the parish garage for over 40 years. The project involved cleaning and polishing the bells, with significant contributions from Life Scout Anthony Romero, who made it his Eagle Service Project. The Knights are now seeking ideas for a memorial design to showcase the bells, with the goal of completing it by the parish’s 100th anniversary in 2031.