The Windows of St. Michael Church
In 2017, St. Michael historian Larry O’Keefe authored a series that highlighted the beautiful stained glass windows of St. Michael Church. This series became a much anticipated weekly feature in the bulletin.
The windows are referenced by the clergy member, parishioner or parish group which donated them:
Richard and Rita (Young) Ahearn
symbol: censor
Rev. Ambrose Briscoe / Transcept
symbol: Agnes Dei
Rev. Ambrose Briscoe / Front Window
symbol: alpha
Ellen E. (O’Donnell) Condon
symbol: alpha
Thomas Crowley
symbol: lyre
Ellen P. (Fogarty) Dalton
symbol: cross
Frances (Roche) Driscoll
symbol: monstrance
The Fay Family: Thomas and Ellen (Hughes) Fay; Mary A. Fay
symbols: pelican; dove
Patrick Hartney
symbol: anchor
Patrick Healy
symbol: omega
Michael Higgins
symbol: pillar and cross
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association
James H. Mahoney
symbol: lamp
Bridget McGlynn
symbol: pelican
Rev. John J. Neale
Restored in memory of Owen E. and Mary Brenda (Dennehey) Sherry
The Last Supper
John B. O’Connell
symbol: crossed keys
James Purtill
symbol: chalice and lilies
Daniel Shea
symbol: monstrance
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
symbols: miter and keys; cross and crown
The Sodality of the Children of Mary
symbol: lyre
John M. Sullivan
symbol: Auspice Maria