English: The Golden Sun recall the vision and hope for "a new heaven and a new earth" (cf Rev. 21:1). The golden sun, a prominent feature of the prairie sky, also recalls Lumen Gentium - Jesus Christ, the light to all the nations: from Luke l: 78- 79. Eight gold rays represent the Beatitudes. This feature also links to Bishop Hagemoen's appointment under the papacy of Pope Francis, who augmented his papal motto by adding an eight-pointed star.

The two peaks refer to Bishop Hagemoen's birthplace in North Vancouver, British Columbia, and his love of hiking in the Coastal Mountains - specifically in the areas of the twin peaks known as The Lions. The mountains form an "M" for Mary, which signifies Mary, the Mother of God and Star of the New Evangelization, and the Marian dimension of the church and a bishop's spirituality.

The winged lion with the Scriptures - is a reference to Bishop Hagemoen's first name, as this image represents St. Mark the Evangelist. The lion faces east toward the rising sun.

In the arms as bishop of Mackenzie-Forth Smith three fish are showin in chief. The Fish is one of the oldest symbols of Christ. The image of three fish evokes the Holy Trinity, which is also the name of Bishop Hagemoen's home parish in North Vancouver. The fish depicted here are Arctic char, a key food source of the Northwest Territories.

When promoted to Bishop of Saskatoon more elements were added in base and the fish were removed.

The sword is the traditional symbol of St. Paul, who is the patron of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. The sword also recalls the responsibility to proclaim God's Word in all things to God's people (see Heb. 4:12).

The wheat sheafs - six in all, for the six days of creation - are golden as at harvest time, and represent the Saskatchewan Prairies under vast skies. The wavy blue lines represent the Saskatchewan River - derived from the Cree work "kisiskaciwanisipay" meaning "swift-flowing river." This river system was a key geographical link for the indigenous prairie people, and is one of the longest rivers in Canada. This also represents the journey of God's people through this earthly life to our kingdom home.

The motto: PAX, SERVITUS, SPEX means "Peace, Service, Hope". The meaning is trinitarian: The Father is the author of all creation, who restores all to a peace of harmonious wholeness and life; the Son, Jesus Christ - King and Lord of all - is the incarnate ultimate servant, who gives his life for God's people; the Holy Spirit is God's active presence in today's world directing to renewed hope by the way of reconciliation, healing, and ongoing conversion