Commemorative Altar Donation Plaque at the Servants of the Paraclete Church, Jemez Springs
Photographer
Damien Spencer
Creation Date
August 29, 2025
Description
A bronze or dark metal commemorative plaque mounted on a white wall within the Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel at the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
The plaque features:
The Inscription: Raised lettering that reads: "THESE ALTARS DONATED IN MEMORY OF MR. AND MRS. JOHN J. KANE BY FATHER CORNELIUS J. KANE."
Material and Texture: A dark, pebbled or textured metallic background with polished, gold-toned lettering, typical of mid-20th-century memorial markers.
Contextual Significance: This plaque identifies the benefactor of both the main marble altar and the wooden side altars featured in previous images, establishing the connection between the parish community and the chapel’s artistic furnishings.
Mounting: The rectangular plaque is secured to the wall with four screws, one at each corner, placed within a clean, minimalist architectural setting.
