Diocese of Palm Beach

DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH (Dioecesis Litoris Palmensis)

Country : United States
Denomination : Roman Catholic

Established : 1984

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Origin/meaning

The two small wavy silver bars and the blue colour are used to signify the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, that dominates the geography of the region. In the center of the shield is a gold bar on which is seen a canting palm branch, the gold being canting for 'beach'.

Above the bar are two celestial crownsto honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in her titles of “Queen of Heaven” and “Star of the Sea.”

Arms of Bishops

Thomas Vose Daily (1984-1990)
Joseph Keith Symons (1990-1998)
Anthony Joseph O'Connell (1999-2002)
Seán Patrick O'Malley (2002-2003)
Gerald Michael Barbarito (2003-present)

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