Notre Dame mourns the passing of Bishop Emeritus John D’Arcy | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Notre Dame mourns the passing of Bishop Emeritus John D’Arcy Notre Dame mourns the passing of Bishop Emeritus John D’Arcy Published: February 04, 2013 Author: Dennis Brown Bishop Emeritus John D’Arcy Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, mourned the passing Feb. 3 (Sunday) of Bishop Emeritus John D’Arcy of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. “The University of Notre Dame joins many others in mourning Bishop D’Arcy,” Father Jenkins said. “His life was one of loving service to God’s people as a pastor and, since he became the bishop of this diocese in 1985, he has shown dedicated and affectionate care for the University. We remember him with gratitude and, though saddened by his passing, we believe he will be an advocate for us in the heavenly Kingdom.” Bishop D’Arcy was a frequent visitor to the Notre Dame campus, often celebrating Mass with students, faculty and staff. He also ordained numerous Holy Cross priests and deacons, served as principal consecrator of Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., and celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation for hundreds of Notre Dame students. As recently as November, Bishop D’Arcy assisted the University in welcoming Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States, to Notre Dame. Bishop D’Arcy was named recipient of the 2003 Rev. Howard J. Kenna, C.S.C., Award for service to Notre Dame and the Congregation of Holy Cross, the religious order that founded it. A scholarship was established in his honor at the University in 2000 in support of outstanding students from the diocese who are in need of financial assistance. Notre Dame presented an honorary degree to Bishop D’Arcy in 1988, citing his work in founding an archdiocesan Office for Spiritual Development in Boston, creation of a “pioneering” document on priestly formation, leadership of retreats for bishops and priests, and his “recognition of the integral role of Catholic higher education in the life of the Church.” Posted In: Faith Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 dCEC to Award 2023 ND Evangelium Vitae Medal to Robert P. George September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 15, 2022 In new book on global Catholicism, Provost John McGreevy explores modern history, current challenges of the Church September 15, 2022 Death penalty abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean to speak at Notre Dame September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn