Sound Off!
Restored and enhanced the Cathedral’s two historic pipe organs. Added 1,000 pipes, casework, two new consoles, choir seating, plus improved heating and lighting in the gallery. | ▶ Watch Video
Rose Window
Restored the north and south Rose windows with new lead alloy frames made to withstand extremes in fluctuating temperatures. Each piece of glass was removed and carefully washed to remove a century’s worth of dust, dirt, and incense residue.
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Sacristy Restoration
This expansive room behind the altar area (sanctuary) where preparations for liturgical services take place, underwent an extensive restoration of the tile, marble flooring, and cabinetry.
LaFarge and Connick Stained Glass Windows
Eighteen stained glass windows created by two of the finest American craftsmen of the past century underwent a complete restoration.
Light the Cathedral
Upgraded the light fixtures to support LED energy-efficient bulbs and improved overall brightness on the main church level.
Historic 244 Dayton Building
Built in 1922 by Maginnis and Walsh, Boston-based architects known for building Catholic churches and campuses, the building was originally built to serve as a chancery, or an archdiocese’s legal and administrative headquarters. Designed in the Renaissance Revival style, also known as Beaux Arts, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Historic Hill District.
Let it Shine!
Repaired, honed and polished the 100-year-old marble floors on the main level. It encompassed 13,500 square feet and 35 varieties of marble.
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Sistine Chapel Trilogy books and display case
Visitors can view the Sistine Chapel art as if they were standing within reach on a ladder. Thanks to an anonymous donor for the three-volume set, and Dr. John Dowdle for underwriting the cost of the walnut display case made by Willy Wuollet. The overly large art books cover the Sistine Chapel paintings inch-by-inch. Each week, Cathedral Archive staff turn the page to give visitors a fresh new look at the art of Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Pietro Perugino, and Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti.
Exterior front doors
All three sets of main entry doors on the east side (front) of the Cathedral underwent repair and refinishing due to natural weathering, wear and tear, in addition to occurrences of vandalism. New hardware installation has also been added to enable electronic access control, a new feature on which Cathedral staff placed a high priority. Restoration of the exterior doors facing Selby and Dayton Avenues will be next.