HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL
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e all know the familiar saying: “The best things in life are worth waiting for.” Over the last year, the Catholic faithful of Tulsa have patiently awaited the completion of the projects aimed at renovating and restoring our beautiful cathedral. Thanks to the unwavering support and generosity of many parishioners and friends of Holy Family Cathedral, the Elevate Capital Campaign restoration projects have finally come to fruition! The Elevate Capital Campaign was already in full swing when Fr. Gary Kastl became Rector of Holy Family in August of 2019, with about 90 percent of the funding already pledged. The project called for the installation of an elevator in the cathedral connecting the south vestibule After a year of renovations, our Elevate Capital Campaign projects are now complete! level, the cathedral level, and the lowprotecting our stained glass, leaving about $700,000 in uner level. Additional restrooms in the lower level, as well as updates to the Heiring Auditorium, the pledged funding. Given the tremendous generosity he has Halpine Room, and the kitchen, were also part of the original witnessed in the parish, Fr. Kastl is confident that the difference will be covered quickly. vision. Finally, tuckpointing and roof repair for both the ca“If you look at how much money was given to the cathedral and school rounded out the $3.3 million project. During the course of these construction projects, several thedral before my arrival, it was a great testament to the people’s devotion to the cathedral and their love of the other building needs came to light. As a result, the project space,” Fr. Kastl says. “They were very generous according expanded to include replacing the protective glass over the to their means. Any investment into the brick and mortar of exterior stained glass windows, acquiring a new air-conditioning and heating system in the upper cathedral, installing the cathedral is building upon the gift our ancestors gave new windows in the Heiring Auditorium and the rectory, re- us and setting us up for the bright future to come. Between parishioners and friends of the cathedral, I feel hopeful that storing the retaining wall along the 8th Street sidewalk and the lintel supporting the west wall of the rectory and replac- God will provide.” As the restoration campaign grew and expanded over ing the wooden louvers on the cathedral spires. this last year, new projects were added only after much In addressing these unforeseen needs, the Elevate Camthought and consideration. Seeking to ensure that the paign added another $1.1 million in expenses. The Diocese parish remained a good steward of the pledges received, of Tulsa graciously contributed $380,000 for the windows continued on page 5
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