The church at Folleville

DePaul University's Vincentian Studies Institute commissioned the model, which is 2 feet wide by 5 feet long. At its highest point, the church's spire, the model is 58 inches tall. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

The Rev. Edward R. Udovic, C.M., vice president for mission and ministry, made remarks during the dedication. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul University, also made remarks during the event on the second floor of the John T. Richardson Library. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Josephine Esteban, left, and A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul University, talked with guests during the event. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

The church was where St. Vincent de Paul gave a sermon in 1617 that became the foundation for the Vincentian Mission. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

The model, made with traditional craftsmanship and 3-D printing techniques, will be on permanent display on the second floor of the library. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

The model and enclosure were designed and built by an expansive group of people including: the Rev. Edward R. Udovic, the Rev. John E. Rybolt, Simone Zurawski, Virginia Chieffo Raguin, Michel M. Raguin, Jeff Wrona, Presentation Studios International, Vasilko Architects and Associates, Facilities Operations and Special Collections and Archives. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

The model captures what the church looked like on that day in 1617. The church is still in existence but has undergone many changes over its 500 year history. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)