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The colors of the arms contain several references. First, they are a reminder of the colors of St. Raymond Nonnatus Cathedral, parish and school. This reference is particularly appropriate in that the bishop not only was rector of the Cathedral at the time of his episcopal appointment, but received Christian Initiation there through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist, and was ordained there as priest and bishop. | The colors of the arms contain several references. First, they are a reminder of the colors of St. Raymond Nonnatus Cathedral, parish and school. This reference is particularly appropriate in that the bishop not only was rector of the Cathedral at the time of his episcopal appointment, but received Christian Initiation there through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist, and was ordained there as priest and bishop. | ||
A secondary reference of these colors is to the arms of the late Bishop [[Romeo Roy | A secondary reference of these colors is to the arms of the late Bishop [[Romeo Roy Blanchette]], second bishop of Joliet, and a close friend of Bishop Kaffer. | ||
The silver cross is reminiscent of the well-known sculpture which serves as the logograph of Providence High School, in New Lenox, Ill.; Bishop Kaffer served as principal of this institution before taking up his duties as rector of the Cathedral of the Diocese of Joliet. The flared ends of the cross are a reminder of the Kairos retreat cross. Bishop Kaffer considers his introduction of this retreat one of his greatest gifts to Providence High School. | The silver cross is reminiscent of the well-known sculpture which serves as the logograph of Providence High School, in New Lenox, Ill.; Bishop Kaffer served as principal of this institution before taking up his duties as rector of the Cathedral of the Diocese of Joliet. The flared ends of the cross are a reminder of the Kairos retreat cross. Bishop Kaffer considers his introduction of this retreat one of his greatest gifts to Providence High School. | ||