ST. LOUIS — After strong winds ripped part of the roof off the Old Cathedral in downtown St. Louis early Palm Sunday morning, services are set to resume Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Father Richard Quirk said construction crews have placed a temporary roof on the building which withstood another round of storms early Thursday. More importantly, he confirmed it is safe to resume the remainder of Holy Week services.
Despite some water damage inside the church, the floors have been dried by fans and Father Quirk said none of the paintings were damaged. A few statues were damaged by water and will have to dry before they are able to be restored.
There is no word on when the permanent roof will be completed.
