The Archdiocese of Bombay will organize peace gatherings at six places on May 1 to express solidarity with women, children and victims of injustice. The one-hour program will be held at 6 pm at St Michael’s Church, Mahim, St Francis Xavier’s Church in Vile Parle, St Francis of Assisi School in Borivli, Our Lady of Nazareth School in Bhayander, Holy Cross Church of Kurla and Sacred Heart school, Vashi.
As reported by mattersindia.com, Father Nigel Barrett, spokesman of the archdiocese remarked that “The participants of the program titled ‘Because We Care’ will pledge to uphold women’s dignity and respect. They will also sign a memorandum to submit to authorities asking for justice and speedy redress. The memorandum will also demand sensitization through the educational program to eradicate gender bias.” Further, he added, “Evil exists and perpetuates because good people are silent. We hope to awake the collective conscience of the community and the nation and say this is not the India we love. We don’t want well-crafted advertising statements or campaigns but action on the ground that provides for a safe India.”
An archdiocesan statement summarized the anger and disappointment of the Church at the state of affairs in the country.
Source: www.mattersindia.com
