The Hightower Construction Perspective in Video

General contractor, Hightower Construction, recounts in video some of the key details of the restoration work on the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston, South Carolina. All the events are presented in chronological order. General contracting by Hightower Construction. Cold molds by Hightower Boatworks. Architecture by Glenn Keyes Architects. Bells by Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries. Brownstone... [Read more]

The Copper Exclusive Perspective in Video

This video shows details of how select parts were made on the very ornate copper steeple on the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston, SC. Copper Exclusive shows their point of view here through photos and film.  Read More →

The Celebration

Adorable (and ultra tasty) cathedral cake served at the restoration celebration Just before 11:15 AM on May 2nd, dressed in Sunday best, we walked toward the sound of the happily ringing bells of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist beckoning everyone to the Restoration Celebration Mass commemorating a 120 year long dream of a fully completed cathedral.  Strains of Johannes Brahms’ “How... [Read more]

The Post and Courier – New Cross for St. John the Baptist Church

Holier skyline:  St. John’s now 167 feet high to top of its gilded cross By Robert Behre Charleston’s skyline was blessed with a new landmark Monday afternoon, as a crane hoisted a new copper-clad spire onto the top of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Shortly after Bishop of Charleston Robert Guglielmone shook holy water on the 16-foot-tall cross, he recalled a recent visit to James... [Read more]

Live 5 News – Church Gets New Steeple

120 Years later, church gets steeple Posted: Mar 08, 2010 4:38 PM MST Updated: Mar 08, 2010 4:39 PM MST CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – The mother Church for the Diocese of Charleston finally has its steeple. On Monday, the new steeple was raised at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Broad Street, more than 120 years after the cornerstone was laid…  For the accompanying news article, please... [Read more]

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