Based on a Marian theme, the eight stained glass windows in the University Chapel are truly an artistic treasure. Designed and executed in 1954 by Las Escalervillas S.A. in Mexico, the windows are the work of a disciple of the famous muralist, Diego Rivera. They were restored in January 1995 by Leonard Cyr of Fairfield, thanks to the gift of an anonymous benefactor.
Window 1 - Sancta Trinitas: Holy Trinity
The design features three rings and three candles, symbolizing the Three Persons of the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Window 2 - Filia Dei Patris: Daughter of God the Father
The design consists of an orb (symbolic of earth and authority), stars, and the letters "MA" (Maria Auspice, Latin for "Mary, Protector"), "XP" (Chi Rho, the first two Greek letters of Christ's name), and Alpha and Omega, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, "the beginning and the end." Mary, daughter of God the Father, becomes the mother of the Son, with the orb and stars representing God, "MA" representing Mary, and "XP," Christ.
Window 3 - Sponsa Spiritus Sancti: Spouse of the Holy Spirit
Rays depict the Spirit of God as the dove sent by the Father to hover over Christ at his baptism as witness of divine approval to Jesus' words and deeds, with tongues of fire recalling the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Window 4 - Mater Dei Filii: Mother of the Son of God
The cross of Calvary dominates the window, symbolizing Jesus Christ, Savior and Redeemer; a lily, representing Mary; a palm branch, denoting suffering and death; and a stream flowing from the cross, a symbol for grace and redemption, Christ's saving gifts.
Window 5 - Causa Nostrae Laetitiae: Cause of Our Joy
Mary is the cause of our joy for she gave birth to Emmanuel, "God-with-us," the long-awaited Messiah. The harp depicts music, the dove a sign of God's favor, and a spray of Rose of Sharon, a representation of Mary's Hebrew heritage.
Window 6 - Regina Apostolorum: Queen of the Apostles
A crown, a pair of keys and 13 tongues of fire make up the design of this window. The crown, a royal diadem, represents Mary's Queenship; the two keys stand for Peter, the Vicar of Christ on earth; and the flames symbolize the divine anointing and commissioning of the Apostles and Mary.
Window 7 - Maria Mater Boni Consilii: Mary, Mother of Good Counsel
The design contains a lamp, symbol of wisdom, knowledge and understanding; the Alpha and Omega, denoting Christ, "the beginning and the end" and the source of all counsel.
Window 8 - Auxilium Christianorum: Help of Christians
The design consists of a beacon or lighthouse and a ship with XP on its sail. Mary is a helper to Christians as a lighthouse is to a ship at sea. The ship represents Peter's Bark, the Church, incised with the Chi Rho, symbol of Christ.