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As common in US episcopal heraldry, the arms show the arms of the diocese impaled with the personal arms of the bishop. | |||
The Celtic Cross symbolises the Irish heritage of the bishop. The other symbols represent King Saint Louis of france. | |||
The achievement is completed with the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop. | |||
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JOSEPH ALPHONSE MCNICHOLAS
Born : January 13, 1923
Deceased : April 17, 1983
Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Louis, 1969-1975; Titular Bishop of Scala
Bishop of Springfield in Illinois, 1975-1983
Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Louis |
Bishop of Springfield in Illinois |
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Origin/meaning
As common in US episcopal heraldry, the arms show the arms of the diocese impaled with the personal arms of the bishop.
The Celtic Cross symbolises the Irish heritage of the bishop. The other symbols represent King Saint Louis of france.
The achievement is completed with the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop.
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