Diocese of Townsville

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DIOCESE OF TOWNSVILLE (Dioecesis Tovnsvillensis)

Country : Australia
Denomination : Roman Catholic

Established : 1930

Arms (crest) of Diocese of Townsville

Official blazon

Azure, a representation of the Southern Cross argent, on a chief embattled argent, a fleur-de-lis azure.

Origin/meaning

The fleur-de-lys is a sign of Mary. The battlements are a sign of protection and help, and also symbolise Castle Hill. The Southern Cross symbolises Australian Christians.

The arms were adopted in 1984. Until 2017 the fleur-de-lys was red, only with the accession of Bishop Harris it was changed to blue.

The arms from 1984-2017:

Arms (crest) of Diocese of Townsville

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