- The Governor General of Canada
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Helen Jane Kennedy
Regina, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms
May 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 375
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Ermine and barry wavy Azure and Argent, a chevron Gules, in chief two helmets respectant proper;
Motto
ONE MIND AND HEART;
Crest
A donkey passant proper tacked Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The ermine recalls that of the arms of the Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle in Saskatchewan, of which Helen Kennedy is the bishop. It is also found in the arms of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, in Manitoba, where she exercised her ordained ministry prior to her election as bishop. The two helmets honour the military members on both sides of Bishop Kennedy’s family. They also allude to the helmets found in coats of arms of Irish Kennedys, her husband’s family. The chevron division, wavy stripes and red colour refer to the arms of the town of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, which provided Bishop Kennedy with foundational experiences in her life.
Motto
This reflects the goal of a priest to lead the faithful into one mind and one heart in communion with Christ.
Crest
The donkey alludes to the biblical account of a donkey carrying Jesus into Jerusalem. It symbolizes the purpose of a bishop to serve as a leader and carry the word of Christ into the world.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Yana Klimava
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual