'Bishops Against Gun Violence' Tagged Posts
Litany in the wake of a mass shooting
Bishops United Against Gun Violence, a group of more than 80 bishops, including Bishop Scott Mayer, released a Litany in the Wake of a Mass Shooting today, following yet another in an almost daily occurrence in the United States this year. “We mourn the murder of 12 precious children of God today in Thousand Oaks, California, and we weep for those who have lost people who were dear to them. We offer our prayers for solace, for healing and for…
Mourning the victims of Las Vegas
Bishop Mayer joins in statement, requests tolling of bells Bishop Scott Mayer has issued this statement: ” I join with my sister and brother bishops in this statement from Bishops United Against Gun Violence. Please pray for the victims of this latest mass shooting. And if your church has bells, please ring them at 11 am Central Time Tuesday, October 3, as we join in solidarity with the Diocese of Nevada in tolling their bells in mourning for the victims.…
Bishop Mayer issues statement in wake of Oregon school shooting
Once again our nation is mourning victims of a mass shooting. Once again, the shooting was at a school, this time a community college in Oregon. According to news reports, this is the 45th time this year and the 142nd time since the December 14, 2012 Sandy Hook massacre that killed twenty 5 and 6-year-olds, that a gunman has opened fire in a school. We hear the news and groan, “Not again!” And once again we find ourselves praying for…