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Diocesan Press Service. August 9, 1965 [XXXIV-7]

WASHINGTON CATHEDRAL BUILDING TO CONTINUE

Washington Cathedral has embarked on a new $20 million building program that is expected to complete construction of the Gothic limestone edifice by 1985.

At a June meeting, the Cathedral Chapter (trustees) approved the new eight-stage completion plan and took a major step toward the 20 year goal by authorizing a $1, 104, 000, contract to finish the aisle of the. Nave, which is the main body of the Cathedral, by December 1967.

NATIONAL CATHEDRAL CHOIR TO SING IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Washington Cathedral's Choir of Men and Boys has accepted an invitation to sing at services in London's famous Westminster Abbey in 1966. Beginning immediately after Easter and continuing through May 1, the visit will be part of the Abbey's 900th anniversary celebration.

The Cathedral's choir is only the second group from outside England ever to sing at Abbey services. Thirty boys and 18 men are expected to make the trip. They will be: accompanied by Paul Callaway, Cathedral Organist and Choirmaster, David Koehring, Assistant Organist and Choirmaster; and the Rev. William G. Workman, Canon Precentor.