The 6-pointed star from the bishop’s mother-the Moran family.įor the bishop’s motto, depicted on the scroll below the shield, is Psalm 118 and 136: “His steadfast love endures forever.” The shield is of the Irish family-D’Arcy. “Not many artists letter by hand these days. “Starting with a paper pattern you get the design,” she said.Īfter painting the background Diane proceeds to lettering with enamels. “I told Mark that it would be an honor to be able to do this type of art,” commented Diane, who has been sign painting since she was a teenager. “Mark Weber from Today’s Catholic asked me if I would work on this project.” The new Coat of Arms was hand lettered by Waynedale’s Diane McIntosh. The other crescent symbolizes the Church–sacrament of Christ. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Beverly, Massachusetts.

One refers to Mary and his years spent at St. As well as, the baptismal patron of the bishop.

John’s Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts as student, teacher and spiritual director. John the Evangelist and, recalling the years the bishop has spent at St. A few of the things depicted are praying hands, an eagle’s head doning a halo-denoting St. The personal life and values of the Bishop are on the right side. Today it depicts the coat of arms of Bishop D’Arcy together on the same shield with the arms of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese. This is a piece handed down from previous bishops. (A smaller version is displayed on the bishop’s cathedra.) In addition, presented at the reception was a 6′ x 4′ gift that stood behind the podium. He was presented a chalice and paten “in recognition and thanksgiving for the many times you have offered Mass, not only in our cathedrals, but also in our parishes, schools, hospitals, and many other places,” said spokesman Schulte. Priests of the diocese made a $3,000 donation to the Catholic Education Fund to assist students financially. However, Father Robert Schulte, diocesan vicar general and rector of the Cathedral presented a cross from Our Lady of the Presentation Church in Brighton, Massachusetts, the home parish of Bishop D’Arcy which is now closed. Following, a reception and dinner was held at the Grand Wayne Center located across from the Cathedral.īishop D’Arcy had asked that there be no personal gifts at his celebration. Now 50 years later he celebrates with joy and thanksgiving.Ī long-standing applause ended the 50th anniversary celebration of Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. On February 2, 1957, Bishop D’Arcy was officially ordained into the priesthood.

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