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150th Anniversary
Monday, September 06, 2010
150th Anniversary
150th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Basilica-Cathedral 1855-2005
Explanation of Anniversary Logo
Colors: - the colors of white, red, blue YELLOW and gold are taken from the colours on the shield of the Archdiocese.
White: - represents resurrection and eternal life.  
Red: - represents the Passion and Death of Jesus, the Holy Spirit and Pentecost, and the martydrom of St. John the Baptist.  
Blue: - represents the importance of the sea to our history and our way of life, and our devotion to Mary, the Mother of God.  
Gold: - represents the hope of a bright future.  
The Basilica: - stands in the centre of our logo, representing 150 years of God's people gathered in worship.
The Lily: - symbolic of Easter and Resurrection - reminds us of the healing redemptive power of Christ, and of new life.
The Circular Design: - reminds us of God, who has no beginning and no end, and the call to live as a Gospel Community.
The Theme of the Anniversary: - We Remember, We Celebrate, We Go Forth.
Photo: Courtesey of Frank Kennedy