Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Nov 9, 2004 / 22:00 pm
The Bishops Conference of the Dominican Republic has called for a day of prayer to be held November 21 for peace in the country.
The Bishops said they are concerned about the growing wave of violence sweeping the country, and they are calling on society to “use all means at our disposal” to put an end to the situation.
The statement released by the Bishops says the causes of the violence stem from unemployment and poor education, the consumption and trafficking of drugs, immorality, drug and alcohol addiction, addiction to gambling, as well as bad administration of justice and impunity.
The Bishops exhort the faithful “to unite their prayers that God will enlighten the minds of all those who commit violence and will fill their hearts with good will.”