Researchers had a copy of a signed contract from John Gibbs, the church congregant who painted the angels. A 2017 paint study also confirmed the angels' presence, but their condition was unclear.

Researchers knew from the historical record that the angels were on the walls and they still have a copy of a contract signed with John Gibbs, a congregation member who painted them. A paint study ...

To hear him tell it, John Gibbs is in the wilderness. After being fired as Ottawa County administrator, Gibbs, a devout Catholic, has been using his newfound free time to attend daily mass.