News Around the Diocese

Bishop Joseph G. Hanefeldt took holy water from Resurrection Church’s baptismal font to bless the parishioners. He was assisted by Deacon John Willmes and Father Joseph Kadaprayil (right), the church’s pastor. (Photo by Jeff Bahr, Grand Island Independent)

Newly-ordained Father Daniel Gilbert poses with Bishop Joseph G. Hanefeldt and Bishop Emeritus William J. Dendinger after his June 5 ordination. (Photo by Mary Parlin, WNC)

Retired diocesan priest Father Donald Larmore, 81, of Gilbert, Ariz., died June 23. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated July 28, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Grand Island with Bishop Joseph G. Hanefeldt as celebrant. Bishop Emeritus William J. Dendinger and priests of the diocese will concelebrate. Burial will be at Giltner Cemetery.