Welcome back chimera

Twenty-four of the 32 chimeras have been delivered to the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington. Chimera are the terracotta mystical creatures, popularly called gargoyles, that line the parapet of the Cathedral. Each chimera takes one full day to install with instillations beginning the week of Nov. 10. The instillation of the chimera is one of the final steps in the restoration of the Cathedral as the project is intended to be completed in early 2026. Due to deterioration and safety concerns, the chimeras were removed in March 2023. Using 3D scans, artisans at New York’s Boston Valley Terra Cotta recreated the chimera.