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The stained-glass windowa of the Basilica are the work of Marius Plamondon (1958-1961). They depict numerous events in Canadian historiacal documents which refer to Saint Joseph's protection.
1. Typhoid epidemic - 1847
A typhoid epidemic threatened the village of Boytown (today Ottawa). The chaplain placed a statue of St.Joseph in the church where people gathered each day. The disease quickly disappeared.
2. A battle avoided - 1711
Toward the end of the summer, Admiral Walker began moving towards Quebec with 88 vessels and 12,000 men. Quebec City was defended by only 5,000 soldiers. The people offered up public prayers and entrusted their fate to Mary and Joseph. Ten ships were wrecked at Ile-aux-Oeufs, and Walker was forced to turn back.
3. End of hostilities - 1776
The colony was exhausted by a long drawnout war and peace was again threatened by the arrival of fresh American troops. The people placed all their confidence in Saint Joseph, their national patron. On April 28, a Mass of Thanksgiving was offered in honour of St. Joseph, following the departure of the Bostonians.
4. Congregation of Notre-Dame - 1697
Thirty years had elapsed since Marguerite Bourgeoys had founded a school. However, her community could not admit any new members before having received official approval of their rule of life. The Superior went to Point-Lévis to pray St. Joseph in the church dedicated to him. The next year, the rules were approved and the Sisters made their first profession.
5. the Vision of Mary of the Incarnation - 1633
In a prophetic vision, Mary of the Incarnation reported how she saw herself with an unknown woman in a vast expanse of mountains and forests. They encountered numerous difficulties, but St. Joseph guided their footsteps. Six years later, with the collaboration of Madame de la Peltrie, she founded the Urseline Sisters of Quebec.
6. the Vision of sister Catherine of St. Augustine - Hôtel-Dieu, Quebec Cit - 1657
The vision: everyone must present the fruits of their talents to God. Joseph presented Christ, for whom he had cared and who had produced a multitude of saints. God then entrusted his faithful servant with power and authority in heaven.
7. the Congregation of the gentlemen of Ville-Marie - 1694
Founded in 1663 as a result of the efforts of Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve, the founder of Montreal, the organization brought together the Christian elite of Ville-Marie (today Montréal). In 1694, the Congregation solemnly dedicated itself to St. Joseph and named him its ''Perpetual Prefect".
8. the siege of Quebec - 1690
When Admiral Phipps attacked Quebec, the Canadians placed a picture of the Holy Family in the tower of the Cathedral. After two days of battle, Phipps withdrew.
9. the miracle of "Saint-Joseph" - 1639
With full sails billowing in the wind, a ship called the ''Saint Joseph'' was flung up against an ice floe. Amid the ensuing panic the passengers made a vow to Saint Joseph. Suddenly, despite the pilot's false manoeuvre, the ship righted itself and moved away from danger.
10. Fort Sainte-Marie - 1630
On March 16 and 17, Fort St. Ignatius and Fort St. Louis were attacked by the Iroquois and set on fire. The next day, a similar attack was launched against Fort Sainte-Marie. All the inhabitants turned to Saint Joseph, their national patron. On the 19, the saint's feast day, the ennemy fled in panic.
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