DOMESTIC JUSTICE CHAIRMAN ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN VIRGINIA BEACH
June
1, 2019
WASHINGTON—Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida,
Chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development,
has issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at the
municipal building in Virginia Beach.
The full statement follows:
“This past Friday afternoon, an horrific act of gun
violence took place at the municipal building in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
There are reports of at least twelve fatalities, and numerous critical
injuries. This shooting reminds us yet again that something is fundamentally
broken in our society and culture when ordinary workplaces can become scenes of
violence and contempt for human life. As Americans we must deeply examine why
these horrific occurrences of gun violence continue to take place in our
communities, in order to root out the causes of such evils. Action is needed to
attempt to reduce the frequency of these abhorrent acts through legislation and
training. I call on Catholics around the country to pray for the dead and
injured, as well as for healing in the community.
May Jesus, whose victory over death we celebrate
during this Easter Season, bring consolation and healing at this time of great
sorrow.”
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Keywords: United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops, Virginia Beach, shootings, Bishop Frank Dewane, Committee on Domestic
Justice and Human Development
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