Annual Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence Set for September 11

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Archbishop Aymond will celebrate the annual lirurgy for the Victims and Survivors of
Violence at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Cathedral.

"Each Sunday we pray "Our Family Prayer" that God will make us peacemakers of our time and for an end to violence, murder and racism in the Archdiocese of New Orleans and throughout the world.

Every parish has members who are victims of many types of violence. The Church cannot be silent at this crucial time when so many of the faithful have been so deeply affected by violence. Prayer is powerful and can change hearts. This is an opportunity for us as a community of faith to pray for reconciliation and healing and to ask God's help as we strive to build a better community free from violence and its causes."

- Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond
July 2022

All parishes are invited to submit the names of families in their parish who have been affected by violence and murder. They will receive an invitation to this special Mass. Families who have lost loves ones are encouraged to bring a framed photo of their family member to carry during the procession. Survivors who attend will also be remembered in prayer.