Ornaments

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NEW - The 2008 Philippine Bronze Ornament commemorates the bronze statue of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne that was commissioned by the City of St. Charles, created by artist Harry Weber and installed at the corner of Second and Clark Streets.

The Philippine Window Ornaments

In 2001, the Academy commissioned a series of ornaments that depict the stained glass Philippine windows in Cribbin Hall. These windows, designed in the 1940s by noted liturgical artist Emil Frei of St. Louis, describe in striking symbols the life of our school’s foundress. The 4" x 1¾" ornaments feature shades of red, amber and blue acrylic encased in arched window frames of scrolled pewter. Each comes in a red velvet pouch and includes a collectible card explaining the window’s symbols.

2007
The Seventh Window Ornament

2001	The First Window Ornament represents the childhood of Philippine Duchesne.
2002	The Second Window Ornament depicts Mother Duchesne's work after the French Revolution and her departure for the New World.
2003	The Third Window Ornament represents Philippine's journey across the Atlantic Ocean and up the Mississippi River to St. Charles.
2004	The Fourth Window Ornament shows Philippine kneeling in prayer during her year with the Potawatomi Indians in Kansas.
2005	The Fifth Window Ornament depicts Philippine beneath her beloved pear tree.
2006	The Sixth Window Ornament depicts the first noviceship at Florissant.
2007	The Seventh Window Ornament commemorates the beatification of Philippine Duchesne.