Collection: The Mary-Mother of Priests Chapel Archival Project

A detailed interior shot focusing on the upper elevations of the Servants of the Paraclete chapel. From the height of the Chorus Balcony, the craftsmanship of the stained glass is revealed in stunning detail. Each pane tells a silent story, illuminated by the sun to cast kaleidoscopic patterns across theContinue Reading

A vertical, multi-paned stained-glass window set into a rustic, dark stone wall within the Servants of the Paraclete chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The mosaic-style glass features: Central Imagery: A depiction of the Blessed Sacrament (a white host inscribed with the “IHS” monogram) positioned above a blue and whiteContinue Reading

A detailed close-up showing the Dalle de Verre technique used in the windows of the Servants of the Paraclete chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image highlights: Material: Thick, “slab” glass bricks characterized by their deep, saturated colors and substantial density. Technique: The jagged, chipped edges of the glass—knownContinue Reading

An extreme close-up of the Dalle de Verre (glass slab) window construction at the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image emphasizes: Texture & Faceting: Three thick, amber-colored glass slabs with hand-chipped, irregular edges. These facets create a prismatic effect, diffusing light with varying intensities. MaterialContinue Reading

An extreme close-up of a single green glass brick within the Dalle de Verre windows at the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image highlights: The Faceting Technique: Significant hand-chipped indentations on the surface of the glass slab. These ripples and “waves” are intentional, designed toContinue Reading

A macro photograph focusing on a rectangular yellow glass slab from the Dalle de Verre windows in the Servants of the Paraclete chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image features: Surface Faceting: Concentric, shell-like patterns on the glass surface where it has been chipped by hand to enhance lightContinue Reading

A macro view of a section of the faceted glass window at the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image highlights: Color Composition: A central, deep magenta or purple glass slab flanked by light blue and yellow bricks, demonstrating the rich palette used in the church’sContinue Reading

A detailed macro view of the faceted glass (Dalle de Verre) window at the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image highlights: The Faceting Pattern: The central magenta or purple glass slab shows distinct conchoidal (shell-like) fractures along the top and sides, a hallmark of theContinue Reading

An exterior shot of one of the vertical lancet windows at the Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel (part of the Servants of the Paraclete complex) in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The window features a series of symbolic maritime motifs rendered in faceted glass: The Lighthouse: At the top, a structureContinue Reading