Diocese of Lansing

DIOCESE OF LANSING (Dioecesis Lansingensis)

Country : United States
Denomination : Roman Catholic

Established : 1937

Origin/meaning

The lances are canting. They cross in an X-shape as the city is located on the junction of the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers. The cross moline is found in the arms of the family Ingham. The see is located in Ingham-County, Michigan.

Blue and argent are the colours of the Blessed Virgin, patron of the diocese and her cathedral.

Arms of Bishops

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  Joseph Henry Albers (1937–1965)

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  Alexander Mieceslaus Zaleski (1965–1975)

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  Kenneth Joseph Povish (1975–1995)

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  Carl Frederick Mengeling (1995–2008)

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  Earl Alfred Boyea (2008–present)

Arms of Auxiliary Bishops

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  Michael Joseph Green (1962-1967)

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  James Stephen Sullivan (1972-1985)

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