Construction Milestone - October 5, 2024

After five months of labor, the stone setters have placed the final piece of Italian marble. This is a great accomplishment and we are happy to share a few pictures with you.

Missing a piece.

Lowering in the final piece.

In the image below, the wall on the left arches will be replicated on top of the right arches. Which will fully define the nave and clearstory (upper portion with the windows).

View from the choir loft, looking down the nave.

Below: the wooden panels are protective coverings to prevent any damage to the marble from falling construction debris.

Rev. Elijah Schwab, O.Carm.Carmel of the Blessed Virgin Mary