President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Responds to Terror Attack in New York City
October 31, 2017
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Daniel N DiNardo of Galveston-Houston,
President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has
issued the following statement in response to this afternoon’s deadly attack on
innocent people in Manhattan that has left at least eight people dead.
Cardinal DiNardo’s full statement follows:
“This afternoon we heard of what appears to be a deliberate
attack on innocent people in New York City. This horrendous act weighs on all
of our hearts. Reports about the attack are too preliminary to understand fully
what has happened, but it grieves me deeply that we must again respond to such
acts of terror.
To the family and friends of those who have died, please know
that you are not alone, and that the prayers of the Bishops and of all the
Church are with you and your loved ones. To you and to everyone, I would like
to say that the forces of darkness always try to wipe away our hope; but our
hope is in the name of the Lord and will always remain firm. Let us remember
the words of the Lord to prophet Joshua: be strong and steadfast! Do not
fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go.”
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