The bright blue stucco building stands out in a clearing in the southern Johnson County wilderness. A small white cross adorns the peak of its roof. Paintings of Jesus, Mary and angels bring vivid color to the interior.
The place is still on a winter afternoon. Using your imagination, it’s easy to imagine Italian prisoners assembling scrap wood into an altar, lovingly painting on the plaster walls and building a raised platform separating the priest from worshipers. Starting in March, you’ll no longer have to imagine it.
