After Fr. Huseman left St. John’s parish in October 1979, Fr. Carl Wollering
was appointed as the new pastor. Fr. Wollering first came to St. John’s parish the year before as assistant pastor, replacing Fr. John Cooper who had passed away.
Although he was with the parish for only a few years, Fr. Wollering was instrumental in the beginning of the Parish Center, which was completed in June of 1985. To help pay for the cost, he suggested Bingo. Also during Fr. Wollering’s time at St. John’s, the rectory and the convent were switched. At the time, the convent had more space and Sr. Elizabeth and Sr. Georgianna were the only residing nuns.
Fr. Wollering left St. John’s in 1983 before the Parish Center was complete. He went to St. John’s Harrison for 12 years, then he moved to his current parish of St. Jermone Roman Catholic Church.
