Incarnation Church in Glendale celebrated a major milestone in its parish history with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Parish Community Hall, a project designed to strengthen parish and school life as the community prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.

Regional Bishop Albert Bahhuth joined Fr. Rodel Balagtas, pastor of Incarnation Church, along with parish leaders, civic officials and community members for the ceremony, which followed Mass and the ceremonial turning of the soil.

“As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2027, this new Parish Community Hall represents more than a building,” said Fr. Rodel Balagtas. “It represents our commitment to strengthening parish life for generations to come – a place where ministries will gather, where families will celebrate milestones and where faith and fellowship will continue to flourish.”

The project has been years in development and reflects the collaboration of parish leadership, advisory councils and professional partners working together to serve the long-term needs of the parish and school community.

Fr. Balagtas recognized the work of the parish Building Committee as well as the Finance and Pastoral Councils, whose planning and stewardship helped bring the vision for the project to this stage.

Among those participating in the ceremony were Glendale Councilman Ardy Kassakhian, architects Joe Pica and Maureen Sullivan of Pica & Sullivan Architects, Michael Short representing the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, project manager Karen Compton, construction contractor Michael Heydorff, and parish leaders including Deacon Dominic Pontrelli and Deacon Michael Morgan.

Once completed, the Parish Community Hall will provide a central gathering space for parish ministries, school activities and community events, supporting the mission of Incarnation Church as it continues serving the Glendale community into its second century.