The green galero with cords and tassels is the traditional heraldic sign of episcopal office. It identifies the coat of arms as that of a Bishop and places his ministry within the apostolic communion of the Church.
The gold processional cross above the shield proclaims Christ crucified and risen. It affirms that the Bishop’s ministry of teaching, sanctifying, and governing is exercised under the Cross, in fidelity to the Gospel and in communion with the Church. All pastoral authority finds its true meaning in Christ, who leads by giving Himself for His flock.
The gold upper field speaks of divine light, holiness, and the glory of Christ. It places the ministry of service under the radiance of God’s grace and reminds the faithful that every act of pastoral charity receives its strength from Christ, the light of the world
The blue star may be understood as a Marian sign, pointing to the Blessed Virgin Mary as Star of Evangelisation and model of humble discipleship. Mary listens, believes, serves and leads the Church always to her Son. Her presence in the emblem recalls prayerful obedience, maternal care, and faithful service in Christ’s mission.
The Eucharistic host above the Sacred Heart places the mystery of the Eucharist at the centre of the emblem. The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life, the sacrament of communion, and the nourishment of all pastoral mission. It reminds the Bishop that his ministry of teaching, sanctifying, and guiding the faithful must be rooted in Christ, present on the altar, and directed towards deeper communion in the one Body of Christ.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus stands at the centre of the shield. Crowned with thorns, aflame and radiating light, it is the wellspring of divine charity and the sign of Christ’s merciful love for His Church. From this Heart flows the tenderness of the Shepherd, the compassion of the Saviour, and the courage to love even through suffering. For the Bishop, the Sacred Heart is a constant call to shepherd with mercy, patience, and self-giving love.
The drop of blood below the Sacred Heart recalls the saving sacrifice of Christ, whose love is poured out for the life of the world. It speaks of redemption, covenant, and the cost of true charity. In the light of Galatians 5:13, it reminds the Bishop that service in love is not mere goodwill, but a sharing in the self-giving love of Christ crucified.
The blue lower field suggests faithfulness, trust and pastoral peace. It evokes the steady presence of a shepherd who walks with God’s people through consolation and trial, always seeking to preserve communion, hope, and peace within the Church.
The two open golden hands in the lower blue field express pastoral readiness to serve, bless, receive and accompany. Their openness speaks of welcome, generosity, and availability to all entrusted to the Bishop’s care: the strong and the weak, the near and the distant, the joyful and the burdened. They give visible form to charity in action, where love is not only professed, but offered in service.
The Episcopal Motto: “Serve All in Love” The Episcopal Motto, “Serve All in Love,” is drawn from Saint Paul’s exhortation in Galatians 5:13: “Through love serve one another.” It expresses the heart of episcopal ministry: a shepherd called from among the people of God, consecrated for service, and sent to build up the Body of Christ in charity. It affirms that episcopal authority is not a privilege to be possessed, but a grace to be poured out in humble service, following the example of Christ the Good Shepherd.