News from the capital campaign
Rededication Mass: June 19, 2010
Rededication Mass with Archbishop Timothy Dolan and Cardinal Edward Egan video.
View this You Tube video of the coverage from NET TV Brooklyn Diocese.
From the Wall Street Journal, June 19-20, 2010: Chelsea's Gem, Resurrected
Read the recent article covering our renovations in the Wall Street Journal.
"Moments of Renewal" Blog: How Awesome is this Shrine!
In a recent blog entry about returning to Xavier since the completion of the major work undertaken over the last year and a half, I wrote of an overwhelming desire to “walk around wow-ing as respectfully as possible.” With each tracing of the cleaned and defined curlicues on the bench ends and each moment of gazing at the statues, the windows, and the sunbeam that continues to fall precisely on pew 39, I find myself saying as Jacob did after his dream, “How awesome is this shrine!”(Gen 28:17) ....
Our Restored and Renovated Church is a Wonder to Behold!
Amount Collected to Date: $1,352,383 (50% OF Pledges Collected)
Amount Pledged: $2,701,422.69
Number of Gifts: 560
You have seen what others’ participation has done for this church, now we invite you to participate in this historic opportunity. Pledges may be fulfilled with a one-time gift or fulfilled in less than 5 years. Flexible installment plans available.
“Labors of Love Attract Community”
- Contact Patrick Brewis, Director, Capital Campaign 212.627.2100 ext. 206
- Pledge or Donate NOW!
- Read the latest updates from our Renovation & Restoration corner
- Find out how to keep us "Moving Forward" to completion
Renovation & Restoration Corner:
Updated images of the restored beauty.
As we return to our magnificent Church, we've included some pictures of what is now hidden high above the scaffolding in the transepts.
Photographs by Doug Schneider
Architect: Thomas A. Fenniman
Restoration Team: Evergreene Architectural Arts
The latest upload of images include the crane delivering the A/C unit. Very impressive to see.
Our Videos Online:
"MOVING FORWARD" & "Stained Glass Repairs"
Experience the sights and sounds you've been missing in the Main Church as it progresses through the transformation of a lifetime!
Stained Glass Restoration Clip
Our first "MOVING FORWARD" Video clip on YouTube
If you would like to make a gift toward the Stained Glass Restoration or help restore other elements of the Church, contact Patrick Brewis, Capital Campaign Director at 212.627.2100 ext. 206 or donate online now.