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Saint John, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms and Badge
September 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 54
Arms of Brian Harold HenneberryBlazonPer chevron Argent and Gules, in chief two Celtic crosses Gules and in base a dove volant Argent holding in the beak an olive branch Vert; SymbolismThe chevron division is based on the arms of St. Thomas University, Fredericton, where Monsignor Henneberry teaches, and those of the University of New Brunswick, from which he received his first degree. The Celtic crosses represent his calling as a priest and his Irish ancestry. The dove is taken from the emblem of the Diocese of Saint John, of which Monsignor Henneberry is Vicar General. |
MottoBlazonIUSTITIA ET PAX OSCULATAE SUNT; SymbolismMeaning “Justice and peace have embraced”, this is taken from Psalm 84:11 in the Vulgate (85:10 in the English psalter). |
Badge of Brian Harold HenneberryBlazonA dove close Argent holding in its beak an olive branch Vert and perched on a Celtic cross Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3688 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |