Nearly seventy priests from across the Diocese of Spokane were in attendance for the luncheon held at Bishop White Seminary to welcome the incoming bishop, the Most Reverend Blase Cupich. On Wednesday June 30th at 3:00 AM (PST) the Vatican publicly released the name of the bishop designate, who has led the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota for the past twelve years. The luncheon was held later that same day.