Mark Francis Schmitt

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MARK FRANCIS SCHMITT

Born : February 14, 1923
Deceased : December 14, 2011

Auxiliary Bishop of Green Bay, 1970-1978; Titular bishop of Kells
Bishop of Marquette, 1978-1992

Auxiliary Bishop of Green Bay

Bishop of Marquette

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The anvil is a canting element for Schmitt (blacksmith), whereas the net is taken as a canting element for hist mother's name, Netzers.

The dove is a symbol of peace and refers to a Friedenburg in Germany (Frieden is peace), from which the family supposedly originates (according to the info from the diocese), except that there is no place Friedenburg in Germany....

The cross in the shield refers to Christianity and the four Evangelists. The cross behind the shiled is Celtic in character and refer to the Titular See of Kells in Ireland. The green colour refers to Green Bay and Ireland.