Visiting Bishop Mote's Grave Today

On Thursday, June 13th, 2013 Frances and Fr. Todd Bragg made a visit to Bishop Mote's grave on the far-East Side of Indianapolis.  It was a beautiful day for a visit.  Unfortunately, it had been a long time since Fr. Todd was able to go and pay his respects but everything worked out just fine to go visit on such a beautiful day.  It took a while to find the marker but when we did, we were so excited and so happy.  Posting some pictures of our visit to visit Bishop Mote.  I think of Bishop Mote all the time because he truly was one of the finest priests I ever knew.  A humble man to the end, always ready to serve others, and I never knew him to think of himself as better than anyone else.  We all loved Bishop Mote very much and still miss him to this day.

If you notice that there is one specific word that seems to be left off of the marker:  "bishop."  To the casual observer, it may seem strange that this marker does not make mention that he was a bishop but to those dear souls that had the good fortune to know Bishop Mote, it is only natural that it does not mention "bishop."  Bishop Mote was by far one of the most humble priests that I have ever known in my life.  After a life-time of service, Bishop Mote did not lord it over people that he was a bishop or that he was the one in charge.  In fact, just the opposite, you would more than likely find Bishop Mote washing dishes or cleaning tables at a church dinner.  Bishop Mote was a true priest.  He followed Our Lord's example by serving and not being served.  So, again, to those who knew Bishop Mote, it is perfectly within character that there is no mention that he was a bishop on the marker of his grave.  He was truly a humble man to the end . .  . 

If you would like to find out more about Bishop Mote, please go to the St. Margaret website and click on the following link:

Bishop Mote, "Play Dirty and Pray!"