MILWAUKEE, October 28, 2025 – The Barry Company is pleased to announce the sale of a church property on Kenwood Boulevard to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The property is located near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s southeast entrance. The Archdiocese plans to convert the site into a new Newman Center serving UWM, with additional space dedicated to campus ministry and related initiatives.
The property had been occupied by the Chinese Christian Church, which will be relocating to a new location in Metro Milwaukee. The transaction reflects a growing trend of repurposing large institutional properties to serve evolving mission-focused uses. Kevin Barry and Jim Barry of the Barry Company acted as brokers on the transaction.

About The Barry Company
The Barry Company, an over 100-year-old independently owned and operated commercial real estate company provides award-winning services throughout southeast Wisconsin and beyond. The Barry Company has won over 20 awards from the Commercial Association of Realtors-Wisconsin, including two Realtor® of the Year awards. The company has also received multiple Best Deal/Lease of the Year awards from The Business Journal