St. Catherine Of Siena

The St. Catherine of Siena Parish crest bears symbols which characterize both the location and the history of our church and its people.

The upper quarters and the central embossing on the cross show the four symbols of the patron of our parish:  the fleur-de-lis and book and quill (representative of the varied and successful efforts of St. Catherine to return the Papacy from its temporary location in Avignon to its original home in Rome), and the Chi-Rho and crown of thorns, evidence of the centrality of Christ in the life of St. Catherine.

The lower quarters display a codfish (symbol of Massachusetts) and the carillon tower of Norwood’s town hall.  The three mountains across the bottom of the crest are taken from the Archdiocesan shield and represent the old name of Boston – Tremont. The branches of oak leaves across the top are symbols of fortitude and strength – qualities amply displayed by generations of parishioners.