THE SILVER CROSS on the gules is based upon the arms of Savoy in which is located the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery.

THE PLATE depicts the Holy Eucharist, which the founder desired to be the model of the institute.

THE KEYS signifies the spiritual authority of our Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome, in which is located the General House of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who are members of a Papal Congregation.

THE FLEUR-de-LIS represents France where the Congregation was founded in 1650.

A CARPENTER’S SQUARE stands for Saint Joseph, Patron of the Sisters of St. Joseph.

THE STAR represents the Blessed Virgin, under whose protection, the congregation is placed.