One of our bishops emeritus passed away Saturday.

[UrbScotty]

I don't remember him serving as bishop; my family and I lived in North Carolina until after he retired. Still, I pray for his eternal life.

http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3070412&nav=0RcdXQne

Catholics across West Michigan are mourning the death of one of their leaders Sunday night.

The Most Reverend Joseph Breitenbeck, the eighth bishop of the Grand Rapids Diocese, died Saturday night at the age of 90.

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Ancona was at the bishop's bedside at the end, but he remembers a man full of energy. Ancona says Breitenbeck wouldn't let a bad back keep him from church events after he retired. The pain couldn't dampen his devotion.

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But while he's sad that his leader and friend has passed, Ancona is trying to keep his spirits high, knowing Breitenbeck's are even higher.

Toward the end of the article, it mentions that we have been waiting for a new bishop. Bishop Britt's death was a complete shock. He was only 59 and was very energetic and personable. When dad told me that Bishop Britt had died, I thought he meant Bishop Breitenbeck had died.

My dad and I think the Pope will wait until after Easter, though, to name a new bishop.

[Padraig18]

1. May he rest in peace.

May the angels see his soul to heaven, where in the flesh, he shall see the Father and the Son.

[UrbScotty]

2. Amen.

[SeanQuinn]

3. Amen.

Let us pray a Hail Mary for the repose (spelling?) of his soul.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

AMEN.

[UrbScotty]

4. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

(By the way, that is the correct spelling of 'repose.' ;-))