St. Charles Borromeo: Parish dedicates new Good Shepherd stained-glass window

SALMON, Idaho — St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Salmon marked the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe on November 23, 2025, with the joyful installation and blessing of a new Good Shepherd stained-glass window in the priest’s sacristy.

A generous gift from the parish Altar Society, the window was installed with exceptional skill by David McCampbell whose artistry and dedication brought the project to life.

A Window That Teaches Through Light

Stained-glass windows have long served as catechesis in light and color—beautiful

St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Salmon, Idaho recently

installed a Good Shepherd stained-glass window in the

priest's sacristy to mark the solemnity of Christ the King of the

Universe. (Courtesy photo)

expressions that lift the heart and illuminate the mysteries of faith. The Good Shepherd image, central to Christian devotion, portrays Christ as the One who calls each of His sheep by name, leads them beside restful waters, and carries the lost with mercy and love.

Placed in the sacristy, the window offers a contemplative presence where priests prepare for the sacred liturgy. It stands as a gentle yet powerful reminder that all pastoral ministry finds its model in Christ, the Shepherd who guides His people with tenderness and unwavering care.

A Solemn Blessing on the Feast of Christ the King

Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass, Fr. Adrian Leszko, Administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, presided over the blessing of the new window. Gathered together, the faithful heard words that beautifully expressed the meaning of this sacred image: Christ calling each one of us by name, leading us beside restful waters, and carrying the lost upon His shoulders with mercy and love.

The blessing recalled the biblical image of the shepherd David, who once guarded the flocks of his father—defending them from wolves and bears. In this ancient figure, the Church recognizes a foreshadowing of the Son of David, who now guards and guides His people, the Church He has redeemed by His own Blood.

A look at the new window from outside St. Charles Borromeo Church. (Courtesy Photo)

In the blessing prayer, Fr. Leszko invoked Christ the Good Shepherd to shine His truth and mercy through the colors of the window, that its light might lift hearts toward Heaven and remind all who enter the sacristy that divine grace transforms the shadows of life into peace. He prayed that clergy and faithful alike would hear in this image the Shepherd’s voice calling them by name and leading them home when they wander.

A Testament to the Parish’s Faith and Devotion

Parishioners expressed deep gratitude to the Altar Society for their vision and generosity, to design creator, Enrique Santos – owner of E S Glass in San Diego, California, and to David McCampbell for his expert craftsmanship framing it into the 117-year-old building.

The infamous duo have worked together over the past 20 years creating and installing nine of the twelve windows that adorn St. Charles Borromeo. The newest window now stands as a lasting testament to the parish’s devotion, beautifying the sacred spaces where the Church prepares her most solemn work.

In an age marked by distraction and noise, this new stained-glass image offers a quiet, enduring reminder of Christ’s constant presence. As sunlight passes through the figure of the Good Shepherd, parishioners pray that His grace will continue to illuminate the lives of all who serve and worship at St. Charles Borromeo.

To God be the glory, now and forever.

Father Adrian Leszko

Administrator at St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church and its missions

"Manete in Me et Ego in vobis"

(Remain in me, and I in you)