Archdiocese of Madang

ARCHDIOCESE OF MADANG

Country : Papua New Guinea
Denomination : Roman Catholic

Established : 1966

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)

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  Stephen Joseph Reichert (2010-2019)

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  Anton Bal (2019-present)

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