St Patrick's Church has some beautiful stained glass windows. Some of the windows date from 1881. In my opinion, these are the most beautiful. That is just my opinion and I am not an expert but I know what I like. I expect a lot of people would hold a different view and that is ok.
The newer windows were installed in the mid 1960s. They depict various biblical scenes. Of these more modern windows, this is my favourite. It depicts events in the life of Mary and, of course, salvation history.
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| Stained Glass windows, mid 1960s, by McNichols and Williams of Toronto |
The original windows were installed in 1881 and their beauty still inspires. Just two of the original windows are shown here. They are in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and show the Assumption of Mary and St Joseph with the Child Jesus.
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| Original windows installed in 1881 |
The most lovely of all St Patrick's stained glass windows are located in the sanctuary, above the altar. These windows were installed in 1881 and reflect our Irish heritage. St Patrick holds the center position and he is flanked on either side by St Columba and St Brigid, the Patron Saints of Ireland. When the sun shines through these magnificent windows, their brilliant colours dance across the floor and lift the heart.
The two pictures which follow were taken quite some years apart. The one with the crucifix was taken in 2003 and the other about 2013. The statue of the Risen Christ was placed there in memory of longtime parishioner and tireless supporter, the late Mike Walsh.
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| Original Sanctuary windows, 1881 |
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| The Patron Saints of Ireland, 1881 |
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