Bishop Emilio E. Biosca, O.F.M. Cap. celebrates Votive Masses for Bishop Frank J. Dewane

The Diocese of Venice held three days of votive Masses from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9 to pray for the soul of Bishop Frank J. Dewane. The Masses of suffrage took place at Epiphany Cathedral at 12:15 p.m. and at the Catholic Center at 3 p.m. to honor his service and faith.

Bishop Emilio E. Biosca, O.F.M. Cap., served as the main celebrant for the Masses at both locations on Oct. 8. Bishop Biosca, the third bishop of the Diocese of Venice, noted that he had known Bishop Dewane for approximately five months. He stated that Bishop Dewane had been a member of the community whom the faithful saw often.

Bishop Dewane had served the diocese for nearly 20 years before Pope Leo XIV accepted his retirement. Bishop Biosca was appointed to succeed him following that announcement in late April.