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As the nave ceiling is complete, the interior scaffold is removed.

Bishop Serratelli and Fr. Kevin Corcoran climb the scaffolding and make a thorough site inspection of the construction progress.

Progress continues on every aspect of the project, even off site in the workshops of the vendors.

Work continues with the decorative truss painting, window stone frame paint stripping, HVAC ductwork & fire alarm system installations, and architectural millwork in progress.

Bell tower window protective glazing installation begins, as restored windows, standoffs, sill pans, and caulking installation continues.

Nave ceiling is completed, plaster walls are repaired, nave ceiling light fixtures are installed, and work continues on stripping the paint on the window stone frames.

Sheetrock ceilings are installed and painted, plaster is repaired, electrical/alarm wiring and ceiling lights are installed as HVAC work continues.

Additional stained glass is removed and packed to ship to the Botti Studio shop for restoration. Installation of structural bronze T-bars is completed as the preliminary cleaning of the stained glass commences.

The New Year starts in full swing with ceiling, HVAC, electrical, stained glass window, plaster, and choir loft floor work in progress, simultaneously.

Start of a new year and end of Phase II exterior renovations. Exterior stained glass window work continues.

Nave ceiling is removed, HVAC ductwork installation begins, as interior stained glass window restoration work continues.

Blind dormer cast stones and new finials are installed as Phase II nears completion.

As cast stones arrive for installation, the gilding of the bell tower cross is completed, dangerous brownstone spalling is removed and prep work for the stained glass window new protective glazing continues.

Crawl space structural steel is installed; first layer of floor decking is completed allowing the installation of the interior scaffolding to access the nave ceiling for demolition to begin.

As the weather continues to cooperate the exterior renovations move forward for the end of the year completion.

Floor framing and footing work are completed as the interior scaffolding begins to access the ceiling for demolition.

Progress on the renovation continues - please see the pictures below with the latest updates.

The cathedral has a full house as both the exterior and interior renovation projects simultaneously work towards the same goal, the restoration of our mother church. Restrooms , walls, doors, fixed furnishings and flooring are removed as the interior renovation picks up steam.

West façade survey on Grand Street commences as scaffolding is completed. Roof and stone masonry repairs continue on the rest of the church.