REREDOS (FORMER HIGH ALTAR)

  • Moved 12 feet forward to create space for the new sacristy behind Approximate weight 40 tons Focal point in the sanctuary.
  • Constructed of Italian marble with Mexican onyx inlays
  • The pelican detail on the lower left side of the altar; the lamb lower right

    BAPTISMAL FONT AND POOL

  • Designed by Thomas A. Fenniman, the restoration architect, and integrated into reredos during renovation
    Includes 3 tons of marble
    Adult pool and infant font

  • Intricate cross mosaic, imitating the stained glass window design, on the pool floor.
    (See front entrance floor for the same mosaic)
    The ambry (sacramental sacred oils repository) left; Easter candle right

  • BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ALTAR

    Flanks the left side of the apse
    Sancta Maria Ora Pro Nobis, Holy Mary, Pray for Us

    Murals to the left and right illustrate The Visitation and
    The Presentation at the Temple
    Stanford White, famous architect, frequently visited the altar and claimed if he ever got to heaven it would be because of “this beautiful lady.”
    Tiffany stained glass window of Madonna & Child with St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare (Tiffany signature on bottom right)

  • ST. JOSEPH ALTAR

    Flanks the right side of the apse

    Sancte Joseph Ora Pro Nobis, Holy Joseph, Pray for Us

    Joseph is the patron saint of the family and worker

    Murals to the left and right illustrate The Holy Family in the Workshop in Nazareth and The Death of St. Joseph

    Tiffany stained glass window of the Jesuit Madonna and

    Child wearing classic royal vestments and golden crowns

    (Tiffany signature on bottom right)
    Tabernacle is housed here

REREDOS (FORMER HIGH ALTAR)

  • Moved 12 feet forward to create space for the new sacristy behind Approximate weight 40 tons Focal point in the sanctuary.
  • Constructed of Italian marble with Mexican onyx inlays
  • The pelican detail on the lower left side of the altar; the lamb lower right

    BAPTISMAL FONT AND POOL

  • Designed by Thomas A. Fenniman, the restoration architect, and integrated into reredos during renovation
    Includes 3 tons of marble
    Adult pool and infant font

  • Intricate cross mosaic, imitating the stained glass window design, on the pool floor.
    (See front entrance floor for the same mosaic)
    The ambry (sacramental sacred oils repository) left; Easter candle right