over the years, the building deteriorated and some repairs were made. vinyl siding was added to avoid high painting costs. however some of the wood underneath the vinyl rotted. the rains eroded the foundation and the leaded glass windows began to bow. from 2000 to 2007, with the help of matching grants from the state bureau of historic preservation, st. agatha's was able to restore its original exterior. independently they made other repairs needed to restore the church interior and parish house. the church was rededicated on december 9, 2007.