St. Peter The Apostle Church in New Brunswick was designed in 1856 by Patrick Keeley, prolific architect of Roman Catholic Churches and known for his design of Albany Cathedral and St. Joseph’s Church in Rhode Island.  This grand, Gothic-revival, brownstone church, convent (c.1870), and Greek-revival rectory, face the historic lawn of Rutgers University and Old Queens. The church provides for numerous community programs and outreach.

The grant will fund analysis and restoration of the church and convent. Work will include structural stabilization of the church roof, rebuilding the south gable, regrading, masonry repointing, new slate roofs, and restoration of exterior wood trim.

For more information, visit:  http://www.stpetertheapostle.org/