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Posted25 October 2026, 11:32
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What the badges mean
Ordained & consecrated
Bishop / ArchbishopCross pattée · holds the office
PriestLatin cross · holds the office
DeaconStole · permanent or transitional
ReligiousTau cross · vowed member of an order
Verified laity
Verified by the BishopWax seal · a chancery or appointed lay role
Known to the parish priestShield & cross · the parish priest knows them
Verified parish teacherOpen book · teaches the faith in a parish
Verified by registerCheck in circle · on a parish register, or known to a parish teacher
Where someone holds several roles, only the highest shows. Bishops, priests, deacons and religious are shown by office; only lay people are verified by someone.
