[NYer]

The zebra striping in the ceiling of St. Patrick’s Cathedral is unintentional and will be removed.

All of the pipes will be removed from the west side of the organ to protect them from dust.

[NYer]

Among the fund-raising leaders is Rob Speyer, the president and a co-chief executive of Tishman Speyer, whose holdings include a substantial interest in Rockefeller Center, across Fifth Avenue. Mr. Speyer has suggested the possibility, however conceptual, of tapping into Rockefeller Center’s power plant, running utility lines under the street and providing heating and cooling to the cathedral.

“Rockefeller Center has surely benefited over the years from its link to St. Patrick’s Cathedral,” he said. “I’m Jewish. We are neighbors. This is not about church politics. This is about restoring one of the city’s most important landmarks. It’s a responsibility we all share.”

Cardinal Dolan said mass this morning from the cathedral, broadcast live via EWTN. Not surprisingly, all the (self) 'important' dignitaries were there .. Bloomberg, Cuomo, et al. May they open wide their wallets and donate generously to the preservation of this magnificent NYC landmark.

[NYer]

A drawing of the central entryway gives a sense of how much work is planned. Each box indicates where a repair, repointing or entirely new stone is needed.

[the invisib1e hand]

Oh well. The parade was very moving, at least.

[Mariner]

It's a gorgeous place worthy of investment and preservation.

I would not doubt if the bulk of the money is coming from the local Diocese.

[Coleus]

the can spend all the money they want and it won't come close to the beauty of the cathedral in Newark, NJ. Pope John Paul II was so inspired that he made it a Basilica on the spot, immediately.