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The open door on the right symbolizes Andre House, a place of hospitality for the poor and homeless in Phoenix where Bishop Bill served for seven years; it also represents the life and compassion of St. Andre Bessette, a Holy Cross brother who was known as “God’s Doorkeeper.” The open door also represents Christ’s invitation: “Knock, and the door will be opened to you.” (Mt 7:7) The design of the door is classic “American Christian,” depicting the cross on top and the Bible below. | The open door on the right symbolizes Andre House, a place of hospitality for the poor and homeless in Phoenix where Bishop Bill served for seven years; it also represents the life and compassion of St. Andre Bessette, a Holy Cross brother who was known as “God’s Doorkeeper.” The open door also represents Christ’s invitation: “Knock, and the door will be opened to you.” (Mt 7:7) The design of the door is classic “American Christian,” depicting the cross on top and the Bible below. | ||
The wavy line running down the middle of the shield represents the St. Joseph River, which bends to the south in Indiana and cuts through South Bend | The wavy line running down the middle of the shield represents the St. Joseph River, which bends to the south in Indiana and cuts through South Bend - Bishop Bill’s hometown. The color blue on the right side represents the Living Water promised by Jesus to those who ask for it. (Jn 4:10) Blue is also the traditional color of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our heavenly mother who leads us to her Son. The gold color on the left side complements the shield. In addition, the colors blue and gold are the colors of the University of Notre Dame, from which Bishop Bill graduated and where he completed formation to become a Holy Cross priest. | ||
The motto comes directly from the Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is the simple, yet profound, invitation from Our Lord to leave ourselves behind and become his disciples. It is also a bold statement from Bishop Bill to follow him as he follows Christ in the manner laid out by St. Paul, who wrote: “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” (1 Cor. 11:1) Rather than have the motto in all uppercase letters, it contains a combination of upper and lowercase letters to convey a gentle invitation, instead of a command. | The motto comes directly from the Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is the simple, yet profound, invitation from Our Lord to leave ourselves behind and become his disciples. It is also a bold statement from Bishop Bill to follow him as he follows Christ in the manner laid out by St. Paul, who wrote: “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” (1 Cor. 11:1) Rather than have the motto in all uppercase letters, it contains a combination of upper and lowercase letters to convey a gentle invitation, instead of a command. | ||