May 27, 2020
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda:
The video of George Floyd in police custody Monday evening is gut wrenching and deeply disturbing. The sadness and pain are intense. Let us pray for comfort for his grieving family and friends, peace for a hurting community and prudence while the process moves forward. We need a full investigation that results in rightful accountability and veritable justice.
Particularly at this time when human fragility has been brought into focus by the Covid-19 pandemic, we are called to respect the worth and dignity of each individual, whether they be civilians in need of protection or law enforcement officers charged with providing that protection. All human life is sacred. Please join our Catholic community in praying for George Floyd and his family, and working for that day when “love and truth will meet [and] justice and peace will kiss” (Psalm 85).
Archbishop Hebda calls Floyd video ‘gut wrenching,’ calls for respect for human dignity:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
St. Vincent de Paul thrift store damaged in riots, but will rebuild:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
Local Catholics visit the site where George Floyd died:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
Archbishop Hebda calls on Holy Spirit in civil unrest, pandemic:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
Twin Cities Catholics grappling with George Floyd’s death and subsequent rioting:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
Archbishop Hebda ordains seven men for the priesthood amid riots and COVID-19:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
US Bishops: Floyd’s death ‘the latest wake up call’ for ‘determined conversion’:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
‘As words fail” after Floyd’s death, Catholic leaders share wisdom from MLK:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
When a south Minneapolis family feared for their safety, they sought refuge at St. Stephen parish rectory:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
Catholic News Agency:
Archbishop Hebda and priests of the Archdiocese joined African American clergy for silent marches in both Saint Paul and Minneapolis on Tuesday:
https://www.
Christ can overcome racism, Minnesota priest says at George Floyd prayer service:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
Basilica of Saint Mary sustains minor damage during riots:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
After death of George Floyd, Minnesota Catholics pray for justice:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
Catholic News Service:
Pope prays with Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, calls racism a pro-life issue:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
Pope calls USCCB president to express solidarity, support amid turmoil in U.S. (mentions Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and Archbishop Hebda) :
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-
Racism seen ‘at heart’ of man’s death at hands of Minneapolis police:
http://thecatholicspirit.com/
National Catholic Reporter:
Pandemic hinders Catholic response to Minneapolis killing:
https://www.ncronline.org/
One secular story:
KSTP-TV (Channel 5 story) about the riots and how they had impacted Incarnation’s efforts to feed folks in the neighborhood.
https://kstp.com/news/
Our Lady, Queen of Peace, Pray for Us!