Copper shingles

There are enough copper shingles up now that we can get an idea of the overall pattern.

Copper Roof installation begins!

Brave men are riding a lift up to the soaring spires to begin the installation of the copper roof. First, they will apply a black material that will prevent galvanic action between the two types of metals. Then they will lay the copper.

Ready for the Triduum

I took a photo of the church after we cleaned it. This photo will probably be the one I use for the cover of April's Cathedral News. The floors are swept, the carpet is vacuumed, the gold is polished, and the huge lift is covered in white sheets. The renovation is going to take a break as we begin to pray.

The Mass of the Lord's Supper is Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Stations of the Cross are on Friday at 3:00 p.m. The Good Friday Liturgy is at 5:30 p.m.

The Great Vigil of Easter is Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday Masses are at 8:00, 10:00, Noon, and 5:00

A Look Back...

Here are four photos of the sanctuary showing the changes the church has gone through.

The first one shows the church c. 1930.



This photo was taken after the 1948 renovation.




This is the church as it was from 1974-2007.



Here is the present view. Note: the renovation is not complete.

The Scaffolding is Gone

The scaffolding is gone. Workers are removing the wood and drop cloths that protected the marble floor. These photos are our first chance to see the newly painted rondels (plaster air conditioner ducts) and the restored vine painted in the vaulted ceiling over the high altar.