The Chief Herald of Canada, Mr. Robert Watt, has created a diocesan Badge at the request of the diocesan Communications Committee.

The badge is a proper heraldic symbol for use on diocesan and parish materials. It incorporates key elements of the diocesan Coat of Arms, but is less detailed, and the Badge is easier to reproduce properly than the very detailed Coat of Arms.

                           

A detailed explanation of the symbols incorporated into the badge can be found here. Those interested in the coat of arms can learn more here.

The Badge should normally be used with the names of the diocese and the national Church: “Diocese of New Westminster, Anglican Church of Canada.” It is available in four versions:

The Badge and the names:

The Badge and the names and the diocesan address:

The Badge and the names in larger typeface when they are to be used quite small.

The Badge and the names and “A Parish of” to be used by parishes on their parish material.

In addition the Badge is available on its own.

The Badge is available in colour, greyscale, one-colour (blue usually), and black and white. See the manual for more information.

On the left are graphic files in .eps format which can be enlarged to any size, for use by printers and those with the proper software (e.g., PhotoShop or Illustrator).

On the right are the same files in .jpeg format for everyday use and for use on web sites.

If you need the Badge in other formats or sizes, please contact the diocesan Communications Officer, 604 684-6306 ext. 223.

The manual for proper use is available here.