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September 14, 2022

Catholic aid supports grieving community

Annie Sanderson comforts her granddaughter Sept. 5, 2022, after a stabbing spree left at least 11 people in the James Smith First Nation and in the nearby town of Weldon, Saskatchewan.

Attuned to Saskatchewan Catholics’ desire to offer comfort and friendship to James Smith Cree Nation in the aftermath of the heart-breaking stabbing spree on Sept. 4, religious leaders sought to identify potential pathways of support.

Published in Canada
September 7, 2022

Together in prayer for Saskatchewan’s grief

A police forensics team investigates at the site of stabbing spree in Weldon, Sask., Sept. 4. There are at least 11 dead and 18 injured at multiple scenes at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon.

Saskatchewan’s Catholic bishops have expressed their condolences to the victims of this past weekend’s horrific stabbing spree on the James Smith First Nation and nearby Weldon, Sask., that left 11 dead, including one of the accused, and at least 18 injured.

Published in Canada
August 3, 2017

Mexican priest stabbed at cathedral in May dies

Father Miguel Angel Machorro, who was injured in a knife attack at Mexico City Cathedral May 15 passed away Aug. 2.

MEXICO CITY – Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera and the Metropolitan Cathedral said that Father Miguel Angel Machorro, stabbed at the altar while celebrating Mass May 15, has died.

Published in News