The east transept recounts the story of the Holy Family: beginning with three images from the Litany of Loreto, a Marian prayer which honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and invokes her aid. The three chosen images are: The Morning Star (Mary heralds a new day with the birth of Jesus); the Mystical Rose (Mary’s purity and queenship); and Tower of Ivory (again symbolizing Mary as the ultimate example of purity, holiness; and God’s grace).

Beneath these are scenes portraying the Immaculate Conception, Annunciation, Visitation, marriage to Saint Joseph, and the Nativity. Angels, heralding the birth of our Savior, are joined with images of major themes in the life of Jesus’ childhood. These are partnered with artistic depictions of the death of Saint Joseph, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Assumption and the crowning of Mary.