St. Dominic, Brookfield

Our Parish Roots:

St. Dominic was founded as a pioneering mission of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in 1842. The original lannon stone church was affectionately known by the locals as Marcy Church. St. Dominic was formally established as a parish on June 26, 1956 and dedicated on November 8, 1959.

As the population in Brookfield and surrounding areas grew, so did our parish. In 1959, St. Dominic built a church and school and purchased a home for a convent. A new wing to our school was dedicated by 1962 and a new rectory and administration building were completed in 1966. By 1979, our parish began a campaign to construct a new church.

Since building the new church, St. Dominic constructed the Marcy Center, renovated the church, built a new athletic facility, and transformed the gym into a dedicated parish arts and activities center.

St. Dominic has flourished for over 180 years as a mission and parish. It has become a gathering place for more than 2,400 families, offering a rich and diverse parish life for all Catholics in Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, and surrounding areas.

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Our Share

Through much prayer, planning, and conversation, we have identified our greatest needs and initiatives to strengthen our mission and vision for years to come. Our share of the funds raised will be used towards interior upgrades, campus improvements, and a long-term capital improvement fund.

Original

Parish Goal

$2,744,990

Challenge Goal:

$4,000,000

Active Campaign

Wave 3

January 2023 - June 2023

As of 9/20/2024

Total Pledged

$1,560,134

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INTERIOR UPGRADES

Our grade school continues to attract and welcome more families to our parish campus. Our strategic plan includes refreshing the school. Planned upgrades include, but are not limited to, updating the hallways and restrooms, new flooring and cabinetry and up-to-date whiteboards in place of chalkboards in the classrooms in a phased manner. These necessary investments will allow us to attract more students and families and provide a comfortable and modern learning environment for our children.

The Marcy Center plays an important role in our parish mission and we want to continue to invest in this facility. Projects include, but are not limited to, renovating the bathrooms and updating the kitchen area. All improvements are oriented towards providing parishioners and guests with a warm, safe, and welcoming experience.

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS

Funds will be used to complete the replacement of asphalt in the parking lots and drives. Other potential projects being discussed include replacing the main storage shed on the east side of our campus, major reallocation of space in the school to allow us to increase enrollment, and a possible coffee shop/gathering place. Monies will be allocated based on the greatest need and return on
our investment.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND

With buildings dating back to 1956, we need to continue to fund our long-term capital account. This fund ensures we have sufficient resources to continue to keep our facilities up to date as needs arise. Upcoming facility priorities include replacing the HVAC system in the church, mechanicals, building facades, and the general building exterior. Funding this account ensures our facilities support our mission and ministry.