Alfred Allen Paul Curtis

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ALFRED ALLEN PAUL CURTIS

Born : July 4, 1831
Deceased : July 11, 1908

Bishop of Wilmington, 1886-1896
Auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, 1897-1908

Bishop of Wilmington

Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore

Official blazon

Gules, an open book or, over-all and issuing from the fess point of the book a Latin cross argent.
Motto: Alma Virgo Mater, ora pro nobis

Origin/meaning

The open book represents one of the symbols of Saint Paul the Apostle, the name patron he took when he was received into the Church. On the book is placed the cross of Salvation and Faith; the red color of the shield is also a symbol of the Church, martyrdom, and love.

The motto expresses his tender love toward Saint Mary.