A New parish Seal & Logo

The Parish Seal
Every parish is required by canon law to have a seal which is used to authenticate documents and certificates. Seals have been used for centuries in the Church to represent institutions and individuals. This new seal is a symbolic representation of the Cathedral of St. Peter, and will be used for offical administration, but also in the promotion and outreach of the parish.  

Description

• The upside down cross with the keys is the traditional symbol of St. Peter. This particular image of the cross and keys comes from the front of the altar in the Cathedral Church. 
• The crown is a reference to the full title of the parish: “The Cathedral of Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles”. 
• The fleur de lis in the crown is a reference to our French architecture, as well as to the French saint, St. John Vianney, who is the secondary patron saint of the Archdiocese.
• The blue background is in reference to the Immaculate Conception who is the principal patroness of the Archdiocese and to the color in our windows and in the stenciling of the interior of the church. 
• The verse is “On this rock, I will build my Church”. This is what our Lord said to Saint Peter in Matthew 16:18 as He handed the keys of the Kingdom to him. It is also a reference to our parish being the Cathedral and “mother church” of the Archdiocese, so the "rock" of this local church.