Statement on the Death of Bishop Kaising

(From the issue of 1/25/07)

Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde issued the following statement on the death last week of Auxiliary Bishop John J. Kaising of the Military Archdiocese:

A faithful servant of the Lord Jesus and His Church has been called to his eternal home. With great sadness, I note the recent death of the Most Rev. John J. Kaising, 70, Auxiliary Bishop of the Military Archdiocese and truly a dear friend to the Diocese of Arlington. Bishop Kaising’s tireless service to countless members of our diocese – through numerous confirmations of our young people and through involvement in Engaged Encounter and Marriage Encounter weekends – was life-giving and strengthening, an enduring grace for all of us. On the human level, Bishop Kaising’s death is truly a great loss, not only to us in this diocese but also to the Archdiocese for Military Services. We are consoled by these words from the Book of Revelation: “‘…Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord…’ ‘Yes,’ said the Spirit, ‘let them find rest from their labors, for their works accompany them’” (Rev. 14:13). May this good and faithful bishop live forever in the presence of the Good Shepherd and continue to aid us by his prayers.

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