Bishop Henning on the Protectiona and Service Offered by Police Officers

"Over the years and in a variety of circumstances, I have had the opportunity to provide pastoral care to police officers. As a result, I have seen the enormous pressures that the job places on officers and their families. There is significant physical risk to officers in the course of their duties, and the anxiety over that risk affects their loved ones. The difficult hours and dealing with some of the worst aspects of human nature also take a toll."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Richard G. Henning, bishop of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the importance of our police officers, on some of the challenges they (and their families) face, on the importance or respecting and supporting these officers, and on the need to pray for them and their families.

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The State of Hope: The Police Officer's Motto: To Protect and Serve (21 SEP 23)