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IN SCR0024
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Memorializes Bishop Emeritus John Michael D'Arcy, who died on February 3, 2013, at age 80 from cancer
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Recognizes his 24-year leadership of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend from 1985 to 2010 as the eighth bishop
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Honors his initiatives including live television Mass for shut-ins, Vincent House (housing for families in need), and establishing a diocesan endowment
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Acknowledges his work addressing priest shortages by recruiting international priests, increasing local seminary enrollment, and raising Catholic school teacher salaries
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to Bishop D'Arcy's family, Bishop Kevin Rhoades, and pastors of each church in the diocese
Legislative Description
Memorializing Bishop Emeritus John D'Arcy.
Last Action
Returned to the Senate
2/12/2013