Services planned for D'Arcy

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - Services honoring Bishop Emeritus John D'Arcy will be held this week in South Bend and Fort Wayne.

The two services are being arranged so people can pay their respects to the man who led the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend for 24 years.

A reception of the body and morning prayer will be at 10 a.m.Wednesday at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, followed by visitation throughout the day. Rosary will begin at 5 p.m. Bishop Kevin Rhoades will celebrate Mass at 7 p.m. The same schedule will be on Thursday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne.

On Friday, visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The funeral Mass will be at noon, followed by a reception at the Grand Wayne Center.

Gov. Mike Pence said “I send my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of a great Hoosier church leader, Bishop Emeritus John D'Arcy. His commitment and dedication to the Catholic church and Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend spanned more than two decades and his courageous leadership will be greatly missed.”