Archdiocese of Madang
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ARCHDIOCESE OF MADANG
Country : Papua New Guinea
Denomination : Roman Catholic
Established : 1966
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The main symbol in the coat of arms is the dove, which symbolizes the Holy Spirit - the main Patron saint of the Cathedral.
The fleur-de-lis is a symbol of Virgin Mary, which in the Archdiocese enjoys great respect from the local people. The shield colors are taken from the flag of Papua New Guinea.
Arms of Archbishops
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Adolph Alexander Noser (1966-1975)
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Leo Arkfeld (1975-1987)
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Benedict To Varpin (1987-2001)
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Wilhelm Kurtz (2001-2010)
Stephen Joseph Reichert (2010-2019)
Anton Bal (2019-present)
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