A violent storm in November 2010 damaged St. Joseph's steeple, and the top portion of it had to be removed in April of the following year.
Repair crews had found that the structure had undergone severe deterioration and it was subsequently determined that the 800 lb (360 kg) wrought-iron cross on top was at risk of toppling.
The cross was placed into storage, while the lower sections of the steeple (e.g. the belfry) required renovations costing about $200,000.
Efforts to restore the steeple to its original height were delayed due to the estimated expense of $1 million, which the church could not afford.
Through donations to the repair fund and the sale of the parish's school building in April 2018 the necessary funds became available.
The project was completed in May 2019.
A violent storm in November 2010 damaged St. Joseph's steeple, and the top portion of it had to be removed in April of the following year. Repair crews had found that the structure had undergone severe deterioration and it was subsequently determined that the 800 lb (360 kg) wrought-iron cross on top was at risk of toppling. The cross was placed into storage, while the lower sections of the steeple (e.g. the belfry) required renovations costing about $200,000. Efforts to restore the steeple to its original height were delayed due to the estimated expense of $1 million, which the church could not afford. Through donations to the repair fund and the sale of the parish's school building in April 2018 the necessary funds became available. The project was completed in May 2019.
Cathedral of Saint Joseph (Burlington, Vermont)