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'''DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH''' (Dioecesis Litoris Palmensis) | '''DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH''' (Dioecesis Litoris Palmensis) | ||
Revision as of 16:26, 26 December 2022
DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH (Dioecesis Litoris Palmensis)
Country : United States
Denomination : Roman Catholic
Established : 1984
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The two small wavy silver bars and the blue colour are used to signify the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, that dominates the geography of the region. In the center of the shield is a gold bar on which is seen a canting palm branch, the gold being canting for 'beach'.
Above the bar are two celestial crownsto honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in her titles of “Queen of Heaven” and “Star of the Sea.”
Arms of Bishops
Thomas Vose Daily (1984-1990)
Joseph Keith Symons (1990-1998)
Anthony Joseph O'Connell (1999-2002)
Seán Patrick O'Malley (2002-2003)
Gerald Michael Barbarito (2003-present)
