Bishop David Toups was on a plane to Florida, returning from his introduction to members of the Diocese of Beaumont as its sixth bishop, when he began sketching out the idea for his personal coat of ...

During the Fiesta de Santa Fe every summer, many attendees might notice wooden, shield-shaped objects hanging from the outsides of buildings around the Plaza. These objects are known as coats of arms ...

Here is a look at the spiritual motto and coat of arms for each of the bishops who will become cardinals at the Dec. 7 consistory: Shown with their coats of arms: Top row: L to R: Cardinals-elect ...