Bishop Jack Iker, who was our bishop for 24 years, passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer. He was at St. Laurence many times over those years for annual visits, confirmations, ordinations and other special occasions. We give thanks to God for his life and ministry. 

The Funeral Mass will be held Fri, Oct. 11 at 2:00pm at St. Vincent’s Cathedral (1300 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford). All are welcome. Overflow parking will be available at the North end of Pennington Field, 1501 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76022. There will be a shuttle bus to the Cathedral beginning at 12:30pm, ending at 1:45pm. The return shuttle will run for 2 hours after the end of the mass.

 It will also be live-streamed here.  

The late Bishop Iker will lie in state for a vigil on Thurs, Oct. 10 from 5:00-7:00pm at St. Vincent’s Cathedral. From 7:00-10:00pm, the vigil will move to St. Mary’s Chapel. All are welcome. 

Please pray for Bishop Iker’s wife Donna and the entire Iker family. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.