St. Mary's takes special pride in its windows. The windows in the nave were installed in 1903. They are Tiffany-like ornamental windows and the rosettes at the top are symbolic of teachings of the Church. The windows around the Romanesque sanctuary were installed between 1903 and 1914. They represent significant events in the life of Jesus and Mary. The borders are rich with symbolic designs.

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positions of windows in The Sanctuary

The Assumption (15 by 28 feet)	The Blessed Sacrament (15 by 18 feet)	St John the Baptist
The Immaculate Conception	St Ann, Mother of Mary	Coronation of Mary
The Sacred Heart	The Agony in the Garden	The Annunciation
The Resurrection	The Nativity	Blessed Sacrament (detail)
The Assumption (detail)	Gothic window before renovation	Romanesque window after renovation

POSITION OF WINDOWS IN SANCTUARY

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