Work began in the late summer and fall of 1986. The Eucharistic Chapel was deconsecrated and remodeled into a gathering space for the parish and renamed the Cathedral Center. A new Eucharistic Chapel was created by placing a wooden screen between the original high altar, and the new "ad populum"-oriented altar. Portions of the original communion rail were used in construction. The original "ad absidem" altar was left intact because of its historical significance, and a new tabernacle was placed on the altar.