- The Governor General of Canada
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Joseph Albert Feeney
London, Ontario
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 80
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Blazon
Arms
Sable a cross Vert fimbriated Argent interlaced with an annulet Or, in the dexter chief an axe and a sword in saltire proper, hilt and pommel Or;
Crest
A Celtic cross Or on a rock proper;
Motto
PER IPSUM, CUM IPSO, IN IPSO;
Symbolism
Arms
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The cross refers to Monsignor Feeney’s calling as a priest. The ring possibly refers to a whole note and, therefore, his work in music education.
Crest
The cross recalls Monsignor Feeney’s vocation as a priest. Its Celtic design alludes to his Irish heritage.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Through Him, with Him, in Him.” A reference to Christ, it is taken from the Eucharistic doxology at the end of the Canon of the Mass, and thus refers to Monsignor Feeney’s calling as a priest.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 19, 2022, in Volume 156, page 1210 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available.
Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 6 June 1957.