Retired Bishop Frey of Lafayette, La., dead at 93

Published: 2007-08-17

LAFAYETTE, La. (CNS) -- Retired Bishop Gerard L. Frey, who once headed the dioceses of Savannah, Ga., and Lafayette, died Aug. 16 at his home near Lafayette. Bishop Michael Jarrell of Lafayette was to concelebrate Bishop Frey's funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, along with priests of the Lafayette Diocese. Bishop Jarrell said in a statement that Bishop Frey's life "as a Christian, as a priest and as a bishop is summarized in his episcopal motto, 'Serviam' ('I will serve'). "In all of his assignments he served generously and faithfully," he added. "Above all, he served his Lord in whom he had complete faith and trust. That trust is now rewarded as God has called him to share in the beatific vision."

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