Stained Glass Windows in the Adoration Chapel
In order to create a truly beautiful and inspirational place for prayer, the adoration chapel will contain an abundance of stained glass that features images of the saints gathered around the sacred space.
The parish has contracted with Willet Studios of Winona, MN to manufacture the stained glass. Willet is renowned for its work that can be found in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and the Cadet Chapel at West Point.
In order to fund the manufacture and installation of the glass, the parish is offering the opportunity for window sponsors to pick a saint of their choosing to be commemorated and include a dedicatory memorial at the bottom of the window. As of June 2026, 16 of the 23 windows have been funded. The following saints have been chosen so far:
Bl. Solanus Casey
St. John XXIII
St. Rita of Cascia
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Margaret Mary
St. John Vianney
Mary, Queen of All Saints
St. Anne
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Joseph
St. Teresa of Avila
St. John Paul II
St. John Baptist de la Salle
St. Teresa of Calcutta
St. Ignatius of Loyola
The parish is asking for $50,000 to sponsor a window. Approximately one-half of the cost will cover the production and installation of the stained glass saint in the chapel. The other half helps to mitigate the debt the parish is incurring due to the campus expansion project.
If you are interested in sponsoring a window, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Lori Rafferty at lrafferty@sjvshelby.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a group or a family work together to sponsor a window?
Yes. This is a common way windows are historically sponsored.
Does the entire amount have to be arranged at once?
No. Sponsors can choose to commit to up to a 3-year pledge.
What are the sizes of the windows?
Each window measures 6 feet high by 32 inches wide.