Above and to the right of the Holy Family shrine is a statue of St. Francis of Assisi (1226). St. Francis is the patron of Catholic action and the patron of pet owners. The life of St. Francis challenges every Christian to embrace the gospel commands to live simply and justly.
Above and to the left of the Holy Family shrine is a statue of St. John Bosco (1888), patron of Catholic youth and editors and founder of the Society of St. Francis de Sales, the Salesians. He is remembered for his work with neglected boys.
A depiction of Our Lord Jesus of the Sacred Heart stands to the left of the presbytery on the north wall. Devotion to our Lord in this form rose in popularity in the late 18th century.
St. Anthony (1231) is presented to the right of presbytery on the north wall. St. Anthony is the patron of the poor and oppressed.
Surrounding the sanctuary platform, in the floor at its four corners, are the Holy Angels in mosaic. These four angels represent the variety and diversity of the human race and the Diocese of Gary: African, Anglo, Asian and Hispanic. These patrons of the Diocese and the parish invite the faithful to join in their unending hymn of praise..
A textile image of St. John the Baptist is to the right of the statue of St. Anthony. St. John the Baptist is a popular saint among many Latin peoples, especially those of Puerto Rican descent. His feast is universally celebrated on June 24.
St. Martin de Porres (1639) stands at the south end of the Cathedral Annex hallway. St. Martin is patron of inter-racial justice. His life invites Christians to actively care for others no matter their color or race.