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Born : December 6, 1917<br>
'''Born''': December 6, 1917<br>
Deceased : June 27, 2014
'''Deceased''': June 27, 2014


Auxiliary Bishop[[Archdiocese of San Antonio|San Antonio]], 1983-1993; Titular Bishop of Capsus
Auxiliary Bishop[[Archdiocese of San Antonio|San Antonio]], 1983-1993; Titular Bishop of Capsus
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===Official blazon===
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Gules, in chief a sheaf of wheat fold, a fesse wavy silver, in base vert dexter a star silver, sinister a lion rampant gold tongued gules.
Gules, in chief a sheaf of wheat fold, a fesse wavy silver, in base vert dexter a star silver, sinister a lion rampant gold tongued gules.


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The lion is a traditional symbol of strength, courage and generosity, and here, in connection with the Cathedral, refers to the important part the Cathedral has played in the ministry of the Bishop: the place where he was ordained a priest, and now, a bishop, the church where he served as pastor and rector, the center of his various ministries to those in jail, the homeless, the sick and elderly. The Bishop's middle name is Ferdinand, placing him under the special patronage of the saint.
The lion is a traditional symbol of strength, courage and generosity, and here, in connection with the Cathedral, refers to the important part the Cathedral has played in the ministry of the Bishop: the place where he was ordained a priest, and now, a bishop, the church where he served as pastor and rector, the center of his various ministries to those in jail, the homeless, the sick and elderly. The Bishop's middle name is Ferdinand, placing him under the special patronage of the saint.


To complete the achievement of arms in place of the usual crown, an Episcopal hat in green and for the mantling, the double six-tassles of a bishop. A Tau cross in gold forms the hilt of the sword behind the shield. The Tau cross is the cross of St. Anthony, taken from the shield of the Archdiocese of San Antonio; it is a reminder of Bishop Popp's origins and plac of service as priest and Bishop.
To complete the achievement of arms in place of the usual crown, an Episcopal hat in green and for the mantling, the double six-tassles of a bishop. A Tau cross in gold forms the hilt of the sword behind the shield. The Tau cross is the cross of St. Anthony, taken from the shield of the Archdiocese of San Antonio; it is a reminder of Bishop Popp's origins and place of service as priest and Bishop.


The motto, 'To God in Love" expresses Bishop Popp's desire to bring tlie people under his care "to God, in an active way, in love."
The motto, 'To God in Love" expresses Bishop Popp's desire to bring tlie people under his care "to God, in an active way, in love."
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[[Heraldic literature - Ecclesiastical heraldry|'''Literature''']]:
[[Heraldic literature - Ecclesiastical heraldry|'''Literature''']]:


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{{media1}} http://www.adore24.org/adore24/BishopPopp.html, 2008
{{media}} http://www.adore24.org/adore24/BishopPopp.html, 2008


[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Popp]]
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