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    New - Opening of the Processional Doors (February 2005)

    The beautiful light-filled Processional Doors were dedicated and opened by the Archbishop of Melbourne, The Most Reverend Peter Watson. The beautiful light-filled Processional Doors were dedicated and opened by the Archbishop of Melbourne, The Most Reverend Peter Watson on 2nd February 2005.

    Da Vinci Code Forum (July 2004)

    In response to the popularity of the book ‘The Da Vinci Code’, Dymocks held a forum in the Chapter House of St Paul’s Cathedral in July 2004. In response to the popularity of the book ‘The Da Vinci Code’, Dymocks held a forum in the Chapter House of St Paul’s Cathedral in July 2004.

    Restoration and Renewal Program (ongoing)

    Federal Treasurer Peter Costello & Dean David Richardson Federal Treasurer Peter Costello (L) gave a cheque for $2.5 million to Dean David Richardson (R) for the restoration of the Moorehouse Spire (June 2004).
    Gargoyle on the Moorehouse Tower

    Gargoyle on the Moorehouse Tower

    Broken finial stone

    Broken finial stone

    Delaminated stone rolls on one of the front spires

    Delaminated stone rolls on one of the front spires

    The stone which supports the cross on the top of one spire is badly eroded
    The stone which supports the cross on the top of one spire is badly eroded
    Architects' drawing of the completed restoration program

    Architects' drawing of the completed restoration program, showing the visitors' Discovery Centre in place of the current car park and a new ramp and wider entry steps leading to the Cathedral's West Door (subject to approval).