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Special Report: Bishop Keating's Death'Our Very Good Priest' Bishop Egan, in funeral homily, recalls Arlington's "very good priest." New Administrator Elected Msgr. James W. McMurtrie has been elected diocesan administrator following the bishop's death. Wake Service at Cathedral Cardinal Hickey of Washington presided at the Friday evening wake service for Bishop Keating. Diocesan Groups Remember Their Beloved Shepherd Arlington Catholics React to Bishop's Death The Road Ahead Michael Flach writes from his "Editor's Desk" that the diocese has started down the road toward healing and recovery. Tragedy in Rome Arlington Bishop John R. Keating, who led the diocese for nearly 15 years, died March 22 in Rome during his "ad limina" visit with the Holy Father. Their meeting (right) took place March 20. Memorial Services Held Throughout Diocese Diocesan schools and parishes have started memorializing their lost shepherd. Bishop Remembered by Diocesan Leaders as Father, Friend Diocesan officials reflect on the loss of their friend and father. Bishop Was Part of 'Chicago Connection' in U.S. Hierarchy Chicago priests play an important role in the U.S. Catholic hierarchy. 'Be Rooted in Him' The bishop's motto exemplified his spiritual life in Arlington. Herald editor Michael Flach reflects on the life that had such a tremendous impact on the Church in Northern Virginia. Local Features from the March 26 Issue: Catholic Businessman Jim Matthews Dies
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