A fine new Bishop...he's off to a good start :)Bishop Kevin Rhoades, who was installed on Wednesday as the ninth bishop of Ft. Wayne – South Bend in the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, urged the congregation to “never be ashamed” and to “always be proud” to profess the Catholic faith.
Before his introductory greeting, which he gave in both English and Spanish, Bishop Rhoades led those in attendance in a Hail Mary for the victims of the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. “Let us continue to pray for the people of Haiti and let us continue to be generous in all of our relief efforts.”
Opening his homily with a reflection of the Gospel where Christ calls the apostles to follow Him, the bishop said that he too is being called to follow Christ to a new place.“Though naturally I will deeply miss my family and friends in my home diocese, I come here with excitement and enthusiasm, to promote the New Evangelization, in this wonderful diocese where I have been so warmly welcomed by Bishop D'Arcy and so many others,” he said.
Bishop Rhoades then stated his intention to begin his ministry with his episcopal motto “to proclaim the truth in charity.” His motto applies to the laity as well, despite how difficult it may appear to be, he said.
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