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Helen Jane Kennedy

Regina, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms
May 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 375

Arms of Helen Jane Kennedy
Arms of Helen Jane Kennedy Arms of Helen Jane Kennedy

Arms of Helen Jane Kennedy

Blazon

Per chevron Ermine and barry wavy Azure and Argent, a chevron Gules, in chief two helmets respectant proper;

Symbolism

The ermine recalls that of the arms of the Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle in Saskatchewan, of which Helen Kennedy is the bishop. It is also found in the arms of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, in Manitoba, where she exercised her ordained ministry prior to her election as bishop. The two helmets honour the military members on both sides of Bishop Kennedy’s family. They also allude to the helmets found in coats of arms of Irish Kennedys, her husband’s family. The chevron division, wavy stripes and red colour refer to the arms of the town of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, which provided Bishop Kennedy with foundational experiences in her life.

Motto of Helen Jane Kennedy

Blazon

ONE MIND AND HEART;

Symbolism

This reflects the goal of a priest to lead the faithful into one mind and one heart in communion with Christ.
Crest of Helen Jane Kennedy Crest of Helen Jane Kennedy

Crest of Helen Jane Kennedy

Blazon

A donkey passant proper tacked Or;

Symbolism

The donkey alludes to the biblical account of a donkey carrying Jesus into Jerusalem. It symbolizes the purpose of a bishop to serve as a leader and carry the word of Christ into the world.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Helen Jane Kennedy Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Helen Jane Kennedy

Additional Information