
VERMONT: Coinciding memorial service planned for Northern Michigan Bishop James Kelsey
The time coincides with the memorial Eucharist set for Kelsey in Marquette, Michigan.
Kelsey, 54, was killed in a road accident June 3, while returning to Marquette from a parish visitation. The accident, which remains under investigation by the Michigan State Police, occurred along what is known as the Seney Stretch in Alger County, about two miles east of Shingleton, Michigan on Highway M-28.
Michael Charles Wiita, 58, of Lake Linden, Michigan, the driver of a pick-up truck with which Kelsey's sports utility vehicle apparently collided, was also killed in the accident. A passenger in Wiita's truck, Jessica Amber Slavik, 27, of Hubbell, Michigan, was injured. Kelsey was traveling alone.
Episcopal Diocese of Vermont Bishop Thomas Ely will be the celebrant at the Swanton service. In lieu of a homily, the people and clergy of Holy Trinity Church and the Diocese of Vermont will share their memories of and reflections on Kelsey.
All those who are unable to attend the service in Marquette are invited to participate in the service at Holy Trinity in Swanton.
More information is available from the diocesan office at 802-863-3431 or the parish
office at Holy Trinity, 802-868-7185.
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