The Most Rev. Joseph E. Strickland (65), originally a priest of Dallas, Texas, later incarnated to Tyler, Texas and since 2012 Bishop of Tyler was removed from that office on November 11, 2023 by the Roman Pontiff.
Back in 2012 when he was appointed as Fourth Bishop of Tyler I had the happy task of designing his coat of arms. Now that he has ceased to be the Bishop of Tyler his coat of arms will be modified to reflect that reality. He remains a bishop in the Church and, as such, retains the use of his armorial bearings. His coat of arms at the time of his ordination and installation was:
Now that he has been removed as Ordinary of Tyler, his armorial bearings will appear as this:
EXARANDORUM 
As an Australian, I am interested to see the Southern Cross constellation on Bishop Strickland’s arms. Can you explain why he chose that particular symbol?
His mother was Australian.
Dear Fr Guy,
What is the significance of the constellation of the Southern Cross?
Regards,
Richard
Richard d’Apice AM AIH
President Emeritus Committee Member The Australian Heraldry Society
As a lawyer might say: Already asked and answered.
This personal coa has a positive effect: marshalled and unmarshalled beauties.
Hans van Heijningen
Well since his mother was an Australian then the Southern Cross including the smaller fifth star is something lest expected!