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Beginning on Tuesday, October 13, at 4:00 p.m., Bishop Frank J. Dewane will lie in state at the Epiphany Cathedral Parish Center, 310 Sarasota Street, in Venice. (The Viewing will be held at the Parish Center as Epiphany Cathedral is currently under renovation.)
The service will commence with the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary, by the clergy and faithful, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., followed by Evening Prayer, presided by His Excellency, Bishop Emilio E Biosca, O.F.M. Cap. Immediately after, the faithful may approach the casket and devoutly pay their respects to Bishop Dewane. Bishop Dewane will lie in state in Venice until 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14.
Wednesday, October 14 On Wednesday, October 14, at 10 a.m., Morning Prayer will take place at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, while Bishop Dewane lies in state. The Funeral Mass for Bishop Dewane will follow at St. John XXIII Catholic Church beginning at 2:00 p.m. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be presided by His Excellency, Archbishop James F. Checchio of New Orleans. His Excellency, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis will deliver the funeral homily.
The Rite of Committal and Burial will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, at Epiphany Cathedral Parish in Venice. Bishop Dewane will be laid to rest in the Epiphany Cathedral Bishops’ crypt.
All of the faithful are welcome to attend the Viewing, Morning Prayer, and Funeral Mass. For those unable to attend, the Funeral Mass will also be livestreamed at dioceseofvenice.com/li.
