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Covington Cathedral Completes $8 Million Restoration Project

4/1/2026

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The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky, has completed a two-year restoration, returning its last gargoyle to the facade.
The nearly $8 million project involved repairing stone, metal, and glass, and recreating 32 gargoyles.
Very Rev. Ryan Maher highlighted the cathedral's connection to European gothic architecture.
The restoration began after a stone fell in 2018, prompting a comprehensive inspection.
While major work is finished, smaller tasks, including installing chimeras, will continue.

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Story summary

The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky, has completed a two-year restoration, returning its last gargoyle to the facade.
The nearly $8 million project involved repairing stone, metal, and glass, and recreating 32 gargoyles.
Very Rev. Ryan Maher highlighted the cathedral's connection to European gothic architecture.
The restoration began after a stone fell in 2018, prompting a comprehensive inspection.
While major work is finished, smaller tasks, including installing chimeras, will continue.