Bishop Russel Joseph McVinney - Providence, Rhode Island
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The coat of arms for Russell Joseph McVinney, Bishop of Providence (1948-1971), is mounted north of the main entrance on the east side of the Diocese of Providence Chancery Office Building in Providence, Rhode Island.
Waymark Code: WM15FK2
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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The coat of arms for Russell Joseph McVinney, fifth Bishop of Providence (1948-1971), is mounted to north of the main entrance on the east side of the Diocese of Providence Chancery Office Building in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the first native of Rhode Island to serve as head of the Diocese of Providence.

The square plaque is fully covered in bas relief carving. This official blazon combines the arms of the Diocese of Providence with the personal arms of the bishop. As described on the Heraldry of the world wiki: "The personal arms of the Bishop are based upon his devotion to Our Lady of Providence and St. Joseph, his Patron Saint. Our Lady is represented by her flower, the lily; St. Joseph, by the carpenter's triangle. The cross symbolizes the Faith, the anchor of Hope echoes the Bishop's motto. The motto means 'Mary, Mother of Hope.'"

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Ecclesiastical (prelates and their seats)

Full name of the bearer: Bishop Russell Joseph McVinney

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
This coat of arms is installed on the east façade of the Diocese of Providence Chancery Office Building north of the main entrance doors and faces Cathedral Square.

Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):

Impaled. Dexter: Azure, three crosses moline argent; Sinister : Argent, a cross or, between in chief two fleurs-de-lis azure, over all in fesse point a carpenter's triangle and in base an anchor cabled, also azure.

MOTTO: Maria Mater Spei

Source: Heraldry of the world wiki



Address:
Diocese of Providence
Chancery Office Building
One Cathedral Square
Providence, Rhode Island 02930

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