Bishop Dominic Carmon, SVD dies at 87

Bishop Dominic Carmon, SVD died peacefully at the age of 87 today. Bishop Carmon served as Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans from 1993 to 2006 when he retired. 

A native of Opelousas, Louisiana, Bishop Carmon was born December 13, 1930. He was ordained to the priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church on February 2, 1960 and consecrated Bishop on February 11, 1993. 

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Friday, November 16 - Reception of the Body and Prayer Service at 12 noon, visitation following until 7 pm at Notre Dame Seminary .

Saturday, November 17 - Funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Louis Cathedral. 

May perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace.