Bishop Daily said that while he considered the university's rhetoric offensive, "it's a matter of praying for them so they come to see the truth."

Bishop Daily called him "a gentle presence who was sensitive to the needs of everyone whom he touched."

Bishop Daily readily accepts that his diocese has a ways to go on race.

Bishop Daily has made himself at home in both worlds.

Bishop Daily left no doubt that the scandal had wounded the church.

"I would ask the people to keep the discipline," Bishop Daily said.

"In many ways we are the same," Bishop Daily said.

Bishop Daily, on the other hand, has been more low-key in his approach.

Calls to a spokesman for Bishop Daily were not returned.

Bishop Daily said he might yet meet with them, but only when he felt ready.