Michael Arsenio Saporito

MICHAEL ARSENIO SAPORITO

Born: May 3, 1962
Deceased:

Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, 2020-present; Titular Bishop of Luperciana

Arms (crest) of Michael Arsenio Saporito

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Origin/meaning

The red background is borrowed from the coat of arms of the Archdiocese of Newark where the chief is red. The bishop’s whole life, priesthood and episcopate has been spent in the service of the Archdiocese.

The flaming sword is a symbol of his baptismal patron, St. Michael the Archangel. Michael, reckoned as the commander of the heavenly hosts wields the sword that symbolizes righteousness and God’s justice.

The sword, with a silver blade surrounded by golden flames and gold handle has two open books on either side. The pages of the books are blank and silver while the books are bound in gold. These symbolize the Sacred Scriptures in both Testaments and are a reminder of the need for and the work of evangelization in the Church. The Bishop has devoted a part of his priestly ministry to the New Evangelization.

The motto below the shield is “Feed My Sheep” (John 21:17)

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