Article: Bishop Moreno's funeral recalls humble, pious man: 1,500 join in elaborate ceremony to send him on 'journey to the holy'.

Byline: Stephanie Innes and Josh Brodesky

Nov. 29--In a packed farewell service filled with colorful pageantry and music, Tucson Catholics on Tuesday morning said a final goodbye to Bishop Emeritus Manuel D. Moreno. Draped in a black bow, the Downtown St. Augustine Cathedral hosted the elaborate funeral, which included Scripture readings and hymns in English and Spanish that emphasized love. Moreno has been the only Hispanic bishop to lead the local diocese.

A Knights of Columbus honor guard with vibrant, plumed hats in yellow, green, white, purple, blue and red lined the aisle of the cathedral, swords drawn upward in a salute. The cathedral bells ...

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