Restoration Project (2016 – Present)

[PHASE I] March 2022: The installation of the Retaining Wall

[PHASE II] AUGUST 2022: THE REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS

The Restoration of Our Lady of Montserrat continued with Phase II: The Removal of the Stained-Glass Windows. Taking lead on this project were Mr. Alvaro Riscanevo (right); and Mr. Terry Seyjagat (left).

[PHASE III] OCTOBER 2022: OFFICIAL CONTRACT SIGNING

[PHASE IV] NOVEMBER 2022: RESTORATION PROJECT - KICKOFF MEETING

The Parish Priest, Father Abraham, and Members of the Shrine Committee of Our Lady of Montserrat, Roman Catholic Church, Tortuga, are joined by the Contractor and his team, as well as Member of the Archbishop’s (and Parish’s) Building Committees for the integral Restoration Project Kickoff Meeting.

[PHASE V] NOVEMBER 2022: RESTORATION WORK UNDERWAY!

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE INTERIOR WORK UNDERWAY

FEBRUARY 2023: RESTORATION PROGRESS

MARCH 2023: THE ARCHBISHOP'S VISIT

MARCH 2023: RESTORATION PROGRESS

APRIL - MAY 2023: RESTORATION PROGRESS

JUNE 2023: RESTORATION OF THE SANCTUARY FURNITURE

Part One: The Antiquing and ‘Gold-leafing’ Process of the Sanctuary Furniture.

JULY 2023: PAINTING OF THE CEILING

AUGUST 2023: THE RE-INSTALLATION OF THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS

The re-installation of the Stained-Glass windows was spearheaded by Mr. Terry Seyjagat (centre and right photos – grey Tshirt), with the assistance of his team.

AUGUST 2023: FINAL TOUCHES TO THE RESTORATION OF OUR LADY OF MONTSERRAT

AUGUST 23rd 2023: OUR LADY OF MONTSERRAT R.C. CHURCH IS RESTORED AND REDEDICATED