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Born : October 18, 1945<br> | '''Born''': October 18, 1945<br> | ||
Deceased : | '''Deceased''': | ||
Auxiliary Bishop of [[Diocese of Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh]], | Auxiliary Bishop of [[Diocese of Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh]], 2005-2009<br> | ||
Bishop of [[Diocese of Kalamazoo|Kalamazoo]], | Bishop of [[Diocese of Kalamazoo|Kalamazoo]], 2009-2023 | ||
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The bottom third shows two clasped hands, which represent all people of faith-the "pilgrim people" walking together on our journey toward the fulfillment of our hope, our eternal life in Heaven. Behind the clasped hands, the ancient Christian symbol of the Chi Rho reminds us that this journey is always undertaken in the presence of Christ. | The bottom third shows two clasped hands, which represent all people of faith-the "pilgrim people" walking together on our journey toward the fulfillment of our hope, our eternal life in Heaven. Behind the clasped hands, the ancient Christian symbol of the Chi Rho reminds us that this journey is always undertaken in the presence of Christ. | ||
The shield is supported on a sword with a cross as its hilt. The cross represents faith, the first of the three theological virtues | The shield is supported on a sword with a cross as its hilt. The cross represents faith, the first of the three theological virtues. The sword also represents Saint Paul, the patron of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the patron saint of Bishop Bradley. | ||
Finally, the green throughout the shield and on the scroll below is the color of "hope," echoed in Bishop Bradley's Episcopal motto, "Waiting in Joyful Hope." This phrase, rooted in St. Paul's Letter to Titus 2:13, is drawn from the prayer following the Lord's Prayer in the Communion Rite of the Mass: "Deliver us Lord, from every evil and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ." | Finally, the green throughout the shield and on the scroll below is the color of "hope," echoed in Bishop Bradley's Episcopal motto, "Waiting in Joyful Hope." This phrase, rooted in St. Paul's Letter to Titus 2:13, is drawn from the prayer following the Lord's Prayer in the Communion Rite of the Mass: "Deliver us Lord, from every evil and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ." | ||
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The achievement is completed with the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop by instruction of the Holy See, of March 1969, confirmed in March 2001. | The achievement is completed with the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop by instruction of the Holy See, of March 1969, confirmed in March 2001. | ||
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