As Americans mourn those lost to Covid, we should consider what we will consider the “new normal.” Michael Rozier, S.J., asks how we can avoid repeating our apparent desensitization to gun violence.
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Nova Scotia archbishop offers condolences after largest mass shooting in Canadian history
“Such a tragic event, involving the meaningless death of so many of our fellow citizens, has shocked us all,” he said, “adding more collective suffering to an already tragic time in our province, our country and our personal lives.
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Mexican bishops stress importance of education after school shooting
The Jan. 10 shooting shocked Mexico, where 13 years of drug cartel-driven violence has left more than 200,000 dead and approximately 65,000 missing.
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Students kept safe in N.J. Catholic school during nearby gunfight
The school was placed on lockdown during the nearby attack. None of the students were hurt.
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California school shooting hits home for Santa Clarita Catholics
About 1,000 people from the parish of about 4,600 registered parishioners attended a Nov. 14 healing Mass the night of the shootings.
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Highlights from the U.S. bishops’ meeting: politics, evangelization, racism, immigrants and more
At the start of their meeting Nov. 11, the bishops raised pressing issues that included the priesthood shortage, gun violence and the need to provide support services for pregnant women.
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El Paso remains a resilient, welcoming community despite recent gun violence
When local Catholic leaders Sept. 23 welcomed a delegation from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, including lay ministers who tend to migrants in various parts of the U.S., they proudly spoke of the “DNA” of the El Paso community, one that doesn’t treat those who aren’t from the area as strangers.
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In Los Angeles, Archbishop Gomez challenges white nationalism
“We need to help our society to see our common humanity—that we are all children of God, meant to live together as brothers and sisters.”
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Bishop Braxton: How to come together in response to the gun violence epidemic
God will not intervene to end the crisis of gun violence without our help, writes Bishop Edward K. Braxton, who offers steps for the faithful to listen, learn, think, pray and act.
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We talk a lot about negative triggers. Are there triggers for good?
I think of mentors and helpers, men and women of kindness and compassion, heroes who listen to their better angels, as triggers for good.