Restoring Riqueday Castle in Canton, PA

Renovation Progress

See what’s been completed, what’s underway, and what’s next as we restore the Castle and preserve its sacred center—especially the chapel.

Historic monastery building under renovation with scaffolding
Photo gallery

Renovation snapshots

Historic building under renovation with scaffolding
Stone campus buildings in daylight
Workers lifting materials to a roof with a cherry picker
Scaffolding on a building at a construction site
Large construction site in a port area
Foundation formwork and construction materials at a building site
Chapel-like church interior with ornate nave
Historic church interior with columns and central aisle
Updates

Progress log (headlines)

Quick, blog-style headlines—kept on this page for easy scanning. (We’ll add dates and new entries as work continues.)

Site assessment & priority list finalized

Initial walkthroughs, safety checks, and a phased plan for structural, exterior, and interior work.


Exterior stabilization & weatherproofing underway

Focus on keeping the building dry and protected while larger restoration work is scheduled.


Chapel preservation planning in progress

Documenting key features and defining restoration standards to protect the chapel’s character and use.


Volunteer workdays & partner outreach expanding

Coordinating skilled help, materials, and local partnerships to accelerate the next phase.