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Diocesan History: Arms We
had previously always used the Coat of Arms of the Bishop. The Arms that were granted are explained as follows: The background contains diamond shapes. This is a reference to the Arms of the Archdiocese of Toronto from which the Diocese of Hamilton was divided. However, because each Diocese has its own history, our background differs in its arrangement from that of the Archdiocese.The Cross clearly identifies the Arms as being religious in nature. In the upper left quadrant, the flower is meant to be the Mystical Rose. This is a reference to the Blessed Virgin as principal patroness of the Diocese (our first Cathedral was St. Mary's). It is crowned with a maple leaf crown. The crown refers to the titular of the Cathedral, Christ the King, while the maple leaves refer to the fact that we are a Diocese in Canada. In the lower right quadrant, the flower is called a cinquefoil. It is always present in a Coat of Arms referring to a "Hamilton" (the family, or a place). This same flower is found in the carpet and stone work of the cathedral. The motto "Mater Viventium" (Mother of the Living) is taken from the Greek Father of the Church, St. Epiphanius. It was used in the Vatican II Constitution on the Church, chapter 8. It is used in reference to Mary, but can also represent Holy Mother the Church. The description of the Arms in Heraldic terms is as follows:
It is important to note that the Arms as granted are a patented trademark as of May 2, 1988. Thus, their use is not authorized without the permission of the Bishop.
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