An appraisal by Hauser Studios in 1980 provided us with the following information regarding the history of the Cathedral Windows. There is a mixture of artistic styles noted throughout the Cathedral. While the smaller windows are unremarkable, the two large transept windows are of very good quality.   The six celestory windows are the most interesting. They appear to be from the Munich school approximately 1900 A.D., as do the two above the altar and in the choir loft. No signatures are noted, however, they may be hidden beneath the glazing.   The finely modeled flesh of the figures and the intricately detailed robes suggest that they are probably the work of Franz Xavier Zettler, master glass painter to the Royal Cort of Bavaria from 1870 to 1910 A.D., or his talented pupil, Franz Mayer. Their style is often seen in Baltimore and New York.

The "Story of Salvation" is told in these windows, starting with "The Fall" in the window located over the altar in the Sanctuary .

The windows in the Chapel of Oils and the Reservation Chapel appear newer, placing them around 1950.
 

1. THE FALL OF ADAM AND EVE

Notice the angel with the flaming sword guarding the entrance to the Garden of Paradise from which they had been tossed. In the background you can see the Fulfillment of the Prophecy: "that the seed of the woman will overcome evil, Satan". Here you see Mary holding the Child. The Latin inscription under "The Fall" may be translated as "Christ offering Himself as a victim."

2. THE NATIVITY

The next window is the West St. transept of the Nativity. Notice the art work with the angels and the theme inscribed at the top: "Gloria in Excelsis Deo."

Also, note the symbols of the Evangelists, Matthew and Mark portrayed to the right and left of the window.

3. THE DEATH OF ST. JOSEPH

This first window, in the Reservation Chapel, shows Jesus and Mary with Joseph on his deathbed.

4. JESUS WITH ST. JOSEPH

The second window in the Reservation Chapel, this depicts a young Jesus in the carpenter shop with Joseph.

5. ST. JOSEPH CARRYING THE CHILD JESUS

One of the original windows, this window was once in the Cathedral until a new wall separated it from the nave.

Celestory windows (upper windows) West Street.
Moving to the Nave, please take notice of windows 6 & 7. In both of these windows notice the columns in the background. You will find very similar columns of each style in the Cathedra/ itself.

6. MEETING WITH THE DOCTORS OF THE LA W IN THE TEMPLE

Here we have evidence of Christ fulfilling the prophecies. The intent here is to show that Jesus early on was well equipped With prophecies that had indicated His coming. He is discussing these at the age of twelve, while his parents are wondering where he is. The inscription below may be translated as "Christ showing Himself as a teacher through prophecy."

7. THE WEDDING AT CANA

The miracle; changing water into wine, has a fascinating touch as the stream of water is transformed into wine as it is poured into the jar. The Latin inscription under this window may he translated as "Christ preaching by His signs."

8. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

The detail work of this window is delightful. The inscription under it may be translated as ''Christ showing Himself as a teacher of truth."

9. THE LAST SUPPER

This large window in the East transept depicts Christ at the Last Supper giving himself through the Eucharist. Also, note the instruments of the Passion: nails. spear. ladder and the crown of thorns worked into the intricate design of the window. The symbols of Luke and John are in the flanking windows.

The Chapel of the Oils contains windows 10 and 11. Window 12 is located in the commentator's room behind the chapel AU of these commemorate Mary. These windows are not originals.

10. THE CORONATION OF MARY INTO HEAVEN

11. THE ASSUMPTION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AS QUEEN OF HEAVEN

12. THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION One of the original windows.

Returning to the Nave, you will note that windows J3, 14 and
15 depict the spread of Christianity

13. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONFESSORS
St. Francis was a Jesuit priest and missionary to the Far East This window was reminiscent to the faithful years ago of a yearly Novena preached by Jesuits near the saint's feast day.

14. VIRGIN AND MARTYRS (represented by St. Ursula and companions)

The inscription under this window may be translated as "He, the Lamb, conquers through lambs." This can be interpreted to mean Christ Himself as the Lamb of God sacrificed and the lambs being the Virgin and the Martyrs.

The window of St. Ursula has local significance. The Ursulines came to the Diocese of Wilmington about the time these windows were completed. This window was the gift of Mrs. Alice Boyle Hoey, who was close to the Ursulines.

15. THE DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH

Depicted here are Sts. Jerome (wearing an academic hat); Gregory the Great, Pope; and Ambrose and Augustine, Bishops. The Latin Inscription below the window reads "Shedding light and Wisdom through their teaching."

16. CHRIST THE KING AND LORD OF THE UNIVERSE

The translation of the Latin inscription under this window is "He gives himself as a reward." A reward for those who believe in Jesus Christ and receive Him in the Eucharist.

17/18. GUARDIAN ANGELS

Located in the Choir loft, these two windows were donated through contributions of the school children. These were installed concurrent with the large windows in the Nave.

19. ST. PETER RECEIVING THE KEYS

In the tower itself, this window is visible only from 6th street at night when it is lighted. This is a Bavarian style window depicting St. Peter receiving the Keys from the Lord.

20. ANGEL DOME

This lovely dome is centered directly above the site of the original 30x40 ft. Church. By count, including the Church foyers and courtyard, there are 45 angels looking over the Cathedral of St. Peter.