Organs
Two new organs built by the highly distinguished Noack Organ Company of Georgetown, Massachusetts were delivered to the Cathedral during the summer of 2010. The installation and voicing of the instruments took place over a period of several months. The small organ (14 stops, two manuals), located in the chancel (sanctuary), became operational just in time for the Installation of Bishop William P. Callahan on August 11. The voicing of the main organ (58 stops, four manuals), located in the recently extended choir loft, will be completed in October.
The magnificent main organ will be blessed and dedicated by Bishop Callahan at the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, November 7, 2010. That afternoon at 2:00, the first of four dedicatory recitals will be performed by Olivier Latry, principal organist at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and professor of organ at the Paris Conservatory. Admission to all four dedicatory recitals is free and no tickets are needed. A freewill offering will be accepted at each recital to help defray the cost of the series.
Noack Opus 152: the main organ in the choir loft
The pipes of the new small organ are located in the existing chancel organ chamber.
A brochure entitled Proposed New Organs has been prepared which gives detailed information about the new instruments and why they were needed. We continue to seek donations toward this worthy project.