Charles Henry Dufour
' CHARLES HENRY DUFOUR 'Born: April 25, 1940
Deceased:
Bishop of Montego Bay, 1995-2011
Archbishop of Kingston in Jamaica, 2011-2016
 Bishop of Montego Bay |
 Archbishop of Kingston in Jamaica |
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Origin/meaning
The arms are impaled with the arms of the (arch)diocese.
The Chi Rho commands a central place in the design of the personal half which is on a blue field. The blue is for Mary. The Chi Rho signifies Christ at the centre of the life of a Bishop who is a Teacher and Servant of the People of God. Tue three lines radiating above the clouds, suggest the voice of God affirming the mission of the Son. This mission is expressed in Bishop Dufour's motto: SENT TO SERVE (Mk. 10:45). The basin and goblet with water flowing, and set to right of the Chi Rho, are traditional Jamaican symbols of cleansing.
The hands to the left are at once clasped in Prayer and open for service. The dove, completes the symbols of the Trinity and hovers over the Christ who calls his Priests to serve; inspired by the spirit of Wisdom and Love.
The flames at the base symbolise the French ancestry of Bishop Dufour. This surname is of French origin and means, "Of the Fumace". It also expresses the fervour and zeal which characterise his style of ministry.
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