https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/archdiocese-celebrates-milestone-for-rother-shrine-project/article_f176bf1c-153c-11eb-9e8c-77fcf20ac56e.html

https://youtu.be/uk9OT2Zdt0E

The foundation for the shrine has now been poured (left portion of frame):

HTTP://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/rother112120a.jpg

There is a crane on site erecting structural steel beams for the new shrine.

Couldn’t get a picture but steel is going up.

ha... guess it didn't hit me when this was posted back in november, but the foundation has been "oriented."

Couldn’t get a picture but steel is going up.

Steel is going up; great, at least the project isn't standing still.

Looks like they have laid the foundation for the Church or the Shine.



https://youtu.be/WCfpzOuSluI

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Damn that was quick Pete. Did you take those today?

Damn that was quick Pete. Did you take those today?

Yesterday.

Passed the construction site today on my way to Moore, Pete did a great job on his pics.

You can see the back of the construction activity with the highest towers of the church being visible before you reach 89th Street from I-35, it's impressive. This means once you see the concrete encase the skeletal steel structure, this Basilica will look much like a giant Cathedral with more height in south Oklahoma City right before you pass the classic car parts strip mall.

Hope this doesn't become a distraction to drivers on I-35 south/north between Oklahoma City and Moore.

Might be a good area to consider building the MAPS 4 multi-purpose stadium; convince the owners of the surface parking from the Basilica and the adjacent businesses near by that they could profit by using their lots.


https://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/rother112120a.jpg

Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Site Cam https://webcampub.multivista.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=aPublicWebcam.embed&WebcamPublicEmbedUID=94BCCE88-AE07-4F31-A958-474BE766DA40&width=700&height=400&background=black

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The Steel Frame appears to be up. When I passed the area Saturday, you can see the steel frame portion of the Basilica right before you reach 89th Street traveling I-35 south. The steel two front tower portions have reached full height (topped out), ready to be filled.

Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Site Cam https://webcampub.multivista.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=aPublicWebcam.embed&WebcamPublicEmbedUID=94BCCE88-AE07-4F31-A958-474BE766DA40&width=700&height=400&background=black

i happened to be going south on shields from 89th this saturday and saw the frame for myself. the drone pictures don't really convey the scale of the artificial hill toward the west end of the property... it's probably 30 feet tall with a winding path to the top.

i happened to be going south on shields from 89th this saturday and saw the frame for myself. the drone pictures don't really convey the scale of the artificial hill toward the west end of the property... it's probably 30 feet tall with a winding path to the top.

Is that artificial hill part of the project or is it just temporary?

Is that artificial hill part of the project or is it just temporary?
it has to be part of the project... it has a path that corkscrews to the top, it's sodded, and has large landscaping boulders integrated into it.

Its part of the shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The vision took place on a hill and that hill is a shrine to that vision of the Virgin Mary in Mexico that led to the conversion of the Aztecs. Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe is very popular especially among Hispanic Catholics.

Topped out https://kfor.com/news/local/final-beam-lifted-into-place-in-shrine-honoring-oklahoma-martyr/

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/rother050221a.jpg


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Looks impressive, but are they considering buying (and later demolishing) all the commercial buildings facing I-35?

I have not heard anything about anymore buildings being bought up. I think the site is large enough for the plans. I am Catholic and attended the ground breaking. I would not consider this any more then for any other parish being built.

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Thanks for the update pic, Pete.

So much information about Blessed Stanley Rother's life--as he is being revealed as an ordinary man. 'The Basilica of the Ordinary Martyr' would be a nice name IMO for the Basilica--because has simplicity to the name.

Sainthood is the next level from 'Blessed.' It is my understanding that Rother's heart is being preserved. The original container was said to have the blood being similar to one who just died is information that has been conveyed to the Vatican.

Hope Oklahoma can further sanctify the site in OKC for those who would like learn more about Father Rother. The structure is highly visible off I-35 & 89th Street as the erection of the skeletal church can been seen from that area from the interstate. Notice the skeletal structure being erected as I passed I-35 traveling north just yesterday (05-01-2021).

Would like to know more about the Museum and Pilgrim Center planned for the site. Don't see any visible signs of that phase of construction or did I miss something...

I have not heard anything about anymore buildings being bought up. I think the site is large enough for the plans. I am Catholic and attended the ground breaking. I would not consider this any more then for any other parish being built.

Without those buildings, the venue will look much “cleaner” from I-35, those are real eyesores.

^^^^ I completely agree. Hopefully those buildings are torn down.

Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Webcam: https://webcampub.multivista.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=aPublicWebcam.embed&WebcamPublicEmbedUID=94BCCE88-AE07-4F31-A958-474BE766DA40&width=700&height=400&background=black

Difficult to see what progress has been made with the live webcam. Seeing less green sheets that supports the inner materials for the wall structure, so they have to be doing something in the form of progress.

It's hard to see from the web cam's side, but you can definitely see a lot of progress from I35. As the paneling goes up, the real shape starts to stand out.

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Took this pic, Saturday, June 26, 2021

Excuse the attached thumbnail, new to this process...

Very nice shot in the thumbnail as well!

This project is progressing very well. Now let’s just get direct flights to Rome when this is completed. ;)

While driving by the shrine on I-35 heading to Costco, I noticed that the blue dome for the shrine has been constructed and is located off to the side of the shrine. I imagine a large crane will be used to place the dome onto the shrine.

Took this yesterday on August 1:
https://i.imgur.com/u8QC1Yd.jpg

The dome is getting set today.

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The pepto pink isn't the final color correct?

The pepto pink isn't the final color correct?

That’s just the sheathing. The visible pink areas haven’t been bricked yet.

That’s just the sheathing. The visible pink areas haven’t been bricked yet.

will it be brick? for some reason the renderings gave me the impression that it would be clad in eifs, but that might not be accurate. hope you're right... i'd much prefer some type of brick/stone.

will it be brick? for some reason the renderings gave me the impression that it would be clad in eifs, but that might not be accurate. hope you're right... i'd much prefer some type of brick/stone.

It’s a brick facade. actually looks pretty good on the portions that are finished

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That does look good.

No wonder my brother-in-law couldn't get that color brick for his house. The Shrine will take a full production slot in and of itself, if not more. ;)

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It’s a brick facade. actually looks pretty good on the portions that are finished

great! i was thinking they were going for something that looked like stucco, like on an old mission church. this looks way better, in my opinion.

really hope that this project brings some vitality to that intersection.

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I wonder if the Rother Shrine will work to buy out the Christie's Toy Box and Tattoo place along I-35 frontage road. Would be nice to see those come down and allow the Shrine to have a more direct line view for those coming from out of state. I would like like to see OKC metro start to come into it's own, clean up OKC and invest in itself.

I don't have any specific insight here but wouldn't be surprised if they aren't working to emulate the colorful plaster on Spanish Colonial architecture in Guatemala - where he served and ultimately was murdered - for instance such as around the Santa Catalina arch in Antigua:

https://www.classicist.org/assets/images/events/needs-credit-1619px-Santa_Catalina_Arch_-_Antigua_Guatemala_Feb_2020.jpg

I wonder if the Rother Shrine will work to buy out the Christie's Toy Box and Tattoo place along I-35 frontage road. Would be nice to see those come down and allow the Shrine to have a more direct line view for those coming from out of state. I would like like to see OKC metro start to come into it's own, clean up OKC and invest in itself.

They bought 9017 I-35 Frontage Rd and demoed it. Not sure if that was a one time thing or if they are eventually going for all the buildings that front i35

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Impressive pics of the Basilica being crowned...

Thanks, GoGators...

The Basilica will be dedicated to an ordinary martyr

Father Stanley Rother's remains have a permanent resting place

The $40 million shrine is the highest profile project undertaken as part of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City's first capital campaign.

Besides a chapel, the site will include a 2,000-seat church where the priest's body will be entombed, an education building, an event space, and several areas designated for shrines and devotion. The site will be developed over time, the archdiocese said.--The Pilot.

https://www.thebostonpilot.com/news/20210813/images/700x450_CNSPhoto_1506229.jpg

Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine & Basilica


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFV-TA-Ph6U

https://www.thebostonpilot.com/news/20210813/images/700x450_CNSPhoto_1506228.jpg

https://www.thebostonpilot.com/news/20210813/images/700x450_CNSPhoto_1506227.jpg

https://www.thebostonpilot.com/news/20210813/images/700x450_CNSPhoto_1506226.jpg

Project Cost: $40 million

From https://www.facebook.com/ADGOKC:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/rother081721a.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/rother081721b.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/rother081721c.jpg

Very cool! I am glad you got pictures of that, Pete!

Very cool! I am glad you got pictures of that, Pete!

I didn't take those images; they are from the ADG (architects) Facebook page which I linked in that post.

Just clarifying because I always want to give credit to others for their work/content.

I didn't take those images; they are from the ADG (architects) Facebook page which I linked in that post.

Just clarifying because I always want to give credit to others for their work/content.

My bad! I must have missed that. But still cool to see the Shrine taking shape.

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Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine & Basilica cam: https://webcampub.multivista.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=aPublicWebcam.embed&WebcamPublicEmbedUID=94BCCE88-AE07-4F31-A958-474BE766DA40&width=700&height=400&background=black

All the dome caps (or whatever they are called) appear to have been lifted. Great view from I-35 south @ 89th Street--caution: KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD. You can exist off N.W. 12th Street, drive north to S. E. 89th Street to the construction site--it's impressive.

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Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine & Basilica cam: https://webcampub.multivista.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=aPublicWebcam.embed&WebcamPublicEmbedUID=94BCCE88-AE07-4F31-A958-474BE766DA40&width=700&height=400&background=black

All the dome caps (or whatever they are called) appear to have been lifted. Great view from I-35 south @ 89th Street--caution: KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD. You can exist off N.W. 12th Street, drive north to S. E. 89th Street to the construction site--it's impressive.

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I know that I am being all "um, actually!". So I apologize for that, but the shrine is not a basilica, at least not yet. To be a basilica in the Catholic Church, the Pope himself has to grant that designation. It is my hope and prayer that this great church will one day will join the ranks of other great churches designated as basilicas.

I can't wait to see the shrine finished. These pictures are really great.

I know that I am being all "um, actually!". So I apologize for that, but the shrine is not a basilica, at least not yet. To be a basilica in the Catholic Church, the Pope himself has to grant that designation. It is my hope and prayer that this great church will one day will join the ranks of other great churches designated as basilicas.

I can't wait to see the shrine finished. These pictures are really great.

No need for an apology, learning is a continuous cycle...

Interesting process much like many of the monuments and great edifices we consecrate (chrism) today. The Catholic Church has always had in place methodical procedures for getting things done. Sometimes these process changes appear slow; however many processes you can witness happening in real time from one decade to another.

Remember when 'The Mass' was said and performed in Latin, you couldn't touch the communion (host) with your fingers and the palms of your hands. The wine representing the 'blood' of Jesus was celebrated by his ordained priest, His representative. The role of Deacons throughout the Dioceses, who perform some of same functions of priests, where there is a shortage. The Church (Roman Catholic) has made changes throughout history. Catholicism of the Universal Church, we have watched it evolve over time. Deal with the ugly scandals and challenges it has faced and continue to face today--as well as all church institutions (not limited to Catholic) face today.

Looking forward to the official naming, the procedural process of making this Shine which includes a building--built to the specifications of a Basilica and final resting place for Blessed Father Stanley Francis Rother. So proud and glad to hear that he put up a fight... Because all that I have been taught and learned about when to turn the other cheek will always have clear meaning to me.

Looking forward to the completion of this Shrine dedicated to a 'Blessed' person I met, had a number of conversations with throughout the time spent with him--he truly reflected everything said about him--brave and a leader of his flock. Much like the Jesus Christ we know today, willing to bear his cross as a gift of salvation.


https://www.osvnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2020-07-28-at-11.12.04-AM.jpg
An ordinary ordained priest.

Your story (Father Francis Stanley Rother) will be told, like many martyrs before you, your trials and tribulations are etched in history. Also looking forward to the final miracle string that will allow you to be canonized a saint.

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Taken today (Sunday):

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/rother090521a.jpg


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I will throw this out there for anyone who is excited about the shrine but doesn't know. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help finished a major renovation in 2019. I would definitely encourage a visit. Part of the renovation includes a prayer chapel dedicated to Blessed Stanley.

New altar and arch art representing the history of the Church in Oklahoma:
https://archokc.org/photoalbums/the-cathedral-of-our-lady-of-perpetual-help-rededication-mass/IMG_1841.JPG

New Blessed Rother chapel:
https://archokc.org/photoalbums/the-cathedral-of-our-lady-of-perpetual-help-rededication-mass/IMG_2206.JPG

It's interesting to see a new traditional worship style church building going up in this day and age of declining attendance for many denominations. The contrast between this going up and the old Central Presbyterian at 50th and N May getting torn down is something to think about.

There's plenty of work to be completed on roof repairs and upgrades to many of the Catholic Churches inside the Oklahoma City Dioceses proper.

Also the Rother Shrine will have a $5 million building to house a Pilgrim Center and Museum to welcome visitors to the site. IIRC over $80 million was raised in donations which included pledges for the One Church, Many Disciples Campaign.

Rother Shrine Webcam:

https://webcampub.multivista.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=aPublicWebcam.embed&WebcamPublicEmbedUID=94BCCE88-AE07-4F31-A958-474BE766DA40&width=700&height=400&background=black

The Church (Soon to be christened Basilica) can be seen from I-35/89th Street driving N or S. [Caution: Keep eyes on the road] Kudos to whoever chose this site. Will be a great addition to the Oklahoma City area.

What an... interesting building