victims of violence – Madison Catholic Herald Archive (2001-2025)

It seems as if the month of October focuses on many issues. It happens to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I think it also ties in with Respect Life Month, because we should respect the lives of all people.

The Catholic bishops of the United States have spoken out against domestic violence and have given their support to victims of domestic violence. In 2002, the bishops issued a statement, When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women.

This statement can be found on the bishop’s website at www.usccb.org and is well worth reading.

Editorial

On March 29, 2012February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

How to combat violence: Holy Father has suggestions for building a better society

Violence seems to dominate the news recently in our state, nation, and world. A man shoots a young intruder hiding on his porch. A neighborhood watch vigilante kills a young man who is walking down the street. An American soldier kills civilians — including children — in Afghanistan.

What are we to make of this senseless violence? What is the world coming to and what — if anything — can we do about the violence that pervades our society?