Kenneth Donald Steiner

KENNETH DONALD STEINER

Born: November 25, 1936
Deceased:

Auxiliary Bishop of Portland in Oregon, 1978-2011; Titular bishop of Avensa

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Gules a Ibex passant argent on three coupeaux Vert in dexter chief a dove volant of the second, in sinister chief two crossed keys of the last.
Motto: To Serve and to Unite.

Origin/meaning

Tthe bishop's coat of arms is based on that of a Steiner family of Germany (not necessarily related to the Bishop).

In the upper right hand corner there is a silver dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit to whom the bishop has a special devotion. The crossed silver keys in the upper left hand corner are abstracted from a Pieters coat of arms in Belgium, representing the bishop's maternal family.

Bishop Steiner has chosen "To Serve and to Unite" as his motto, which suggests his program in life. Thus, the bishop expresses his desire to serve Christ and unite all mankind for Him.

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