The idea of the prayer vigil, Bishop Wall said, is to pray for Mitchell's conversion, for healing for the victims' family, and for conversion of the hearts of the executioners.
Fr. Downie served in the military and raised a family with his wife, Valda. After she died, he answered the call to serve the people of the Diocese of Gallup as a priest.
"When the soul gives in to sin, it does not bear fruit...the fruit of happiness, meaning, justice, loveliness, and interior peace."
Homilist: Bishop James Wall
‘We have been subjected to criticism, derision and even death threats. We’d like nothing better than to return to our mission unhindered by the fear of millions of dollars in fines.’
By Sr. Ellen Corcoran, SCSJA and Elizabeth Kelley
Our Lady of Sorrows, Seboyeta (Cebolleta), NM
The following history is by Elizabeth Kelley:
The community of Seboyeta was...
St. Berard Parish at Navajo, NM is just large enough to seat a regular Sunday crowd, but people were packed shoulder-to-shoulder for the very special Mass in honor of the church’s 50th anniversary.
What makes the sacrament of marriage so beautiful, and how can couples navigate the challenges and joys that come from a lifelong commitment to one another?
The idea of the prayer vigil, Bishop Wall said, is to pray for Mitchell's conversion, for healing for the victims' family, and for conversion of the hearts of the executioners.
Fr. Downie served in the military and raised a family with his wife, Valda. After she died, he answered the call to serve the people of the Diocese of Gallup as a priest.
Bishop James Wall welcomed the announcement: "The example of the life of the ‘Padre on Horseback’ has played a large part in strengthening my own Catholic faith".
What makes the sacrament of marriage so beautiful, and how can couples navigate the challenges and joys that come from a lifelong commitment to one another?
