The University of 91³Ô¹Ï will celebrate the arrival of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne/South Bend with a Mass of thanksgiving Feb. 9 (Tuesday) at 5:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Bishop Rhoades will preside and preach at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., 91³Ô¹Ï’s president, and other priests from the 91³Ô¹Ï community. Sacred music for the Mass will be provided by the 91³Ô¹Ï Liturgical Choir.
The Mass will be followed by a public reception in the rotunda of the University’s Main Building.
Bishop Rhoades was installed Jan. 13 as successor to Bishop John M. D’Arcy, who had led 91³Ô¹Ï’s home diocese since 1985.