The parish community of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Amelia is getting closer to a long-awaited goal.

Construction on a new, 9,400-square-foot church, which began in March of this year, will soon be completed. A dedication ceremony has been set for Nov. 22.

On Sunday, Sept. 20, two original parish members, George and Andrew Petri, had the honor of setting the new church’s cornerstone in place.