Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of the Most Reverend Carl Frederick Mengeling, Emeritus Bishop of Lansing, who died in the early hours of this morning, July 1, 2025. He was 94 years old. May he rest in peace.
“Bishop Mengeling was just an incredible blessing to this diocese, especially because of the joy that he brought and his incredible enthusiasm,” said Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing, July 1.
“He really lived his faith, and that faith affected so many of us. It's been a great blessing to have had him as my predecessor and to have him around all these years since I've been in charge. May he rest in peace.” The exequies for Bishop Mengeling are as follows:
Tuesday, July 8, 2025:
Public Visitation
St. Gerard Catholic Church
4437 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
Visitation: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Recitation of the Holy Rosary: 8:00 PM
Wednesday, July 9, 2025:
Reception of the Body and Visitation
St. Mary Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
219 Seymour Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
Reception of the Body Liturgy: 2:00 PM, celebrated by Most Reverend Earl Boyea, Bishop of Lansing
Public Visitation to follow until 9:00 PM
Recitation of the Holy Rosary: 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer: 7:30 PM
Thursday, July 10, 2025:
Visitation and Requiem Mass (Mass of Christian Burial)
St. Mary Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Public Visitation: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cathedral doors open for Funeral Mass: 1:00 PM
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial: 2:00 PM, celebrated by Most Reverend Earl Boyea, Bishop of Lansing
Note: Admission by ticket only. A limited number are available via each parish.The Mass will also be live-streamed via the Diocese of Lansing YouTube channel. Click here for link.
Interment to follow at:
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
2520 W Willow St, Lansing, MI 48917 (public welcome).
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.