Bishop William L. Higi

Bishop Emeritus William L. Higi, the Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, passed from his life peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 91. The Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana has been blessed tremendously with his dedication to serving and leading the people of the diocese and beyond—a true shepherd of Christ.  He was a priest of Jesus Christ for 65 years.

The Rite of Reception of the Body will take place at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 1207 Columbia St. in Lafayette, Ind., at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Visitation will take place from 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. with Evening Prayer at 7 p.m., concluding at 8 p.m.

On Friday, January 10, 2025, visitation will resume from 9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral. While all liturgies are open to the public, the Funeral Mass will also be livestreamed on St. Mary's You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@saintmarycathedrallafayett6404

A full obituary is now available here and you can download the full listing of arrangements for the funeral rites for Bishop Higi here.