Adrian Wewer OFM., was a Brother Architect who entered the Franciscan Order in 1858, at Warendorf, Germany. Born and christened Antonius Wewer, he grew up in Harsewinkel-a small predominantly Roman Catholic town in Westphalia, Germany. In 1862, when he and other German Confreres were sent to Teutopolis, Illinois, his Provincial Minister in Germany wrote of him, "Brother Adrian is an excellent religious and a skilled carpenter." Working with older Brothers on construction projects for growing German - American Catholic Communities, Bro. Adrian developed his talents for designing church furniture and architecture. He became the primary architect for the Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the "St. Louis-Chicago" Province and served his Order in this capacity for half a century.
Please join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the life of Brother Adrian Wewer.
October 18, 2014 Adrian Wewer
Centennial Celebration
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 The Adrian Wewer Exposition Exhibit is coming to a venue near you!
This is the first ever major exhibition of the life and career of Br. Adrian Wewer, OFM. who, designed more than 100 churches, college buildings, seminaries, schools, friaries, convents, and hospitals. These buildings have become historic landmarks throughout the United States.
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