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DENVER CATHOLIC | OCTOBER 14-27, 2017
A look at some
of the damage
While this is by no means an extensive
look at the damage that has occurred to
the Cathedral over the years, here are a
few trouble areas they've discovered.
CRACKS
Much of the stone on the exte-
rior has cracked over the years
from rapid freeze-thaw cycles, as
can be seen here on this piece.
CORROSION
This piece from the east spire is
an example of how corroded iron
rods have caused some of the
stones to split from the inside out,
making them very unstable.
DISCOLORATION
Some of the rich color of the stone has
faded over the years, making it appear
very worn. Holland and his team will
remedy this using a product called liquid
dirt to bring the stone back to life.
CATHEDRAL BY THE
NUMBERS (ANNUALLY)
LITURGICAL FUNCTIONS
Daily Mass:
23,400 people
Weekend Masses:
70,000 people
Confessions:
1000 hours
Weddings:
32
Funerals:
18
Baptisms:
37
EXTERIOR
FAÇADE WORK
Revised estimate:
$3.8 million
Paid to date:
$1.5 million
Remaining work:
$2.3 million
Contributions received:
$163,000
The top 20 feet of
the spires on the
Cathedral have
been virtually
replaced in their
entirety with new
stonework since
repairs began.
