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Prince George, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
September 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 445
Arms of the The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Prince Rupert (also known as the Diocese of Prince George)BlazonArgent three bars wavy Azure dimidiating three bars dancetty Vert, on a pile Or a Latin cross Sable; SymbolismThe background alludes to the coast of the Pacific Ocean and to the mountainous and forested geography of northern British Columbia, the area covered by the diocese. The gold wedge represents the light of the gospel. The large cross is the main element on the seal of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, the religious order that first ministered to this region. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 502 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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