St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic diocese of Chicago, USA has issued the below press statement
19-Sep-2008 As you all well aware, the persecution of our Christian brethren an dthe destruction of churches, convents, orphanages and othe Christian institutions are continuing unabated in Orissa, karnataka an din some parts of Kerala. We connot remain silent spectators of such gruesome crulties inflicted on innocent people. We have to make our people and the local congregations aware of the indescribable cruelty of this hatred and violence against christians. It was the desire of many people who have contacted me to act together to bring to the attention of Christian faithful here the airocity of this cruel rampage. Hence, may I request you to join me along with all the peace loving congregations to show our solidarity and support to our brothers and sisters in India. i am calling for a "peace Rally" and "Prayer vigil" on Sunday, Sep 28 at 1.30pm at Syro-Malabar Cathedral grounds at syro-malabar Cathedral Grounds, 50000 St. Charles Road, aBellywood, iliois. Please kind enough to make this announcement during sunday service an dencourage the congregation to join the "Peace Rally on Sep-28
