Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing - Arms

Arms

Arms of Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing
Notes Arms was designed and adopted when the diocese was erected. It was designed in 1937 by Chaignon LaRose.
Adopted 1937
Escutcheon The arms of the diocese are composed of two lances cross in the form of an X. A Cross moline is found above them. The diocesan arms are blue and silver (white).
Symbolism Two lances cross in the form of an X play on the name of the See City of Lansing. Also, the city is located at the junction of the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers. Moline cross and it is found in the family arms of the Inghams. The See City is located in Ingham County, Michigan. The diocesan arms are blue and silver (white), and the heraldic colors of the Blessed Virgin, the patroness of diocese and of the cathedral church.

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