Photos from Bishop John Kinney's funeral Mass - The Central Minnesota Catholic

Family, friends and priests and deacons of the diocese gathered Oct. 5 to celebrate the life of Bishop John Francis Kinney, who passed away Sept. 27. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary’s Cathedral, with burial at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.

Tom Schulzetenberg prays over Bishop Kinney with his daughter Gianna before the funeral Mass.
Deacons John Wolak, left, and Joe Kresky pause as they process in for the Mass.
Archbishop Bernard Hebda signs the guest book.
Deacon John Wocken prepares to read the Gospel during the Mass.
Bishop Kinney's friend, Father Kevin McDonough, pastor of Incarnation Parish in Minneapolis, ended his homily with these words, "You and I live in the same real world for the healing of which John Kinney dedicated his whole life. Poor neighborhoods are flooded; refugees around the world are shunted into camps and forgotten; children are still in danger from sick people, and all while the powerful resist change. You can close your eyes and ignore the ominous sounds ... Or you can trust that Jesus is in the storm with you. Wade in. He will bring you through to the other side." Listening are, from left: Bishop Donald Kettler, Bishop John Quinn of Winona-Rochester, Bishop John LeVoir of New Ulm and Bishop Andrew Cozzens of St. Paul and Minneapolis. tag
Father Scott Pogatchnik prays during the funeral Mass.
Bishop Donald Kettler incenses the coffin during the Prayer of Commendation.
Archbishop Hedda greets Bishop Kinney's nephew Steve Kinney after the Mass.
Archbishop Hebda blesses the coffin before it is lowered.
Nephews Tom and Steve Kinney with family and friends of Bishop Kinney at the graveside service.