St. Teresa provides prayerful response to gun violence with vigil

Union County faith community shares emotional testimonials as Fr. Pawelk calls for a spiritual solution By Dan McWilliams St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish in Maynardville hosted a vigil on gun violence Aug. 13, an event prompted by the recent deadly shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Glenmary Father …

Catholic leaders call for reduction in gun violence

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Two former U.S. ambassadors to the Vatican and two retired officials of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were among more than 60 Catholic leaders urging members of Congress who consider themselves pro-life to “show greater moral leadership and political courage” in acting to cut U.S. gun violence. “We …