Catholic and other faith leaders marked the “painful first anniversary” of Floyd’s May 25, 2020, death with prayers for his family and for “healing, mercy, justice and change.”
Prayers for healing, justice mark ‘painful’ anniversary of Floyd’s death
Catholics urged to join in efforts needed to address racism, right wrongs
Floyd’s death “highlighted and amplified the deep need to see the sacredness in all people, but especially those who have been historically oppressed. Whatever the stage of human life, it not only matters, it is sacred.”
Archbishop offers special Mass to pray for jurors, peace in communities
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and priests across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis offered special Masses “For the Preservation of Peace and Justice.”