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Yahoo
26-05-2025
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El Paso Diocese to host Memorial Day Mass to remember those who gave lives in service
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso will have a special Memorial Day Mass to honor those who died in service to our nation. The Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza Road. The Mass will be celebrated in the parking lot in front of the cemetery office. 'This special outdoor liturgy is a longstanding tradition, bringing together families andcommunity members in prayer and remembrance on this National Day of Reflection,' the Diocese said. Note: The Mount Carmel Cemetery office will be closed on Monday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
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Gloucester Covid memorial marks fifth anniversary
A memorial honouring people who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic has been unveiled today in Gloucester. The memorial in Gloucester Park features eight trees surrounding a plaque, each representing a group of key workers who provided essential services. A ceremony was being held on Sunday at 11:00 GMT where tributes and poetry were read out loud to mark five years since the pandemic began. Councillor Caroline Courtney, cabinet member for culture and leisure on Gloucester City Council, said: "It's important we can come together to recognise what we each other went through, and are still going through in some way." More news stories for Gloucestershire Listen to the latest news for Gloucestershire Mayor of Gloucester Lorraine Campbell led the public ceremony with a tribute before laying flowers. The National Day of Reflection on 9 March is one of the 10 recommendations set out by the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration. Speaking to BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Ms Courtney said: "We saw people really come together in a way that sometimes a national crisis like this really brings about. "It's important we continue to foster that. We're not out of the woods yet, people are still suffering." "A lot of people are still living with the consequences of the pandemic. There are people who are still grieving their loss, there are people with ongoing health issues. "A lot of people suffered financial hardship from not being able to work or not being able to continue their business. "Not to mention the psychological impact of what we all went through." The day will also see reflections on the sacrifices made and the continuing impact on the public's daily lives, as well as tributes to volunteers who showed acts of kindness during the pandemic. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Memorial will remember loved ones lost to Covid Gloucester City Council
BBC News
09-03-2025
- Health
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Gloucester covid memorial marks fifth anniversary
A memorial honouring people who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic will be unveiled today in memorial in Gloucester Park features eight trees surrounding a plaque, each representing a group of key workers who provided essential services.A ceremony is being held on Sunday at 11:00 GMT where tributes and poetry will be read out loud to mark five years since the pandemic Caroline Courtney, cabinet member for culture and leisure on Gloucester City Council, said: "It's important we can come together to recognise what we each other went through, and are still going through in some way." Mayor of Gloucester Lorraine Campbell will lead the public ceremony with a tribute before laying National Day of Reflection on 9 March is one of the 10 recommendations set out by the UK Commission on Covid to BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Ms Courtney said: "We saw people really come together in a way that sometimes a national crisis like this really brings about. "It's important we continue to foster that. We're not out of the woods yet, people are still suffering." 'Psychological impact' "A lot of people are still living with the consequences of the pandemic. There are people who are still grieving their loss, there are people with ongoing health issues. "A lot of people suffered financial hardship from not being able to work or not being able to continue their business. "Not to mention the psychological impact of what we all went through."The day will also see reflections on the sacrifices made and the continuing impact on the public's daily lives, as well as tributes to volunteers who showed acts of kindness during the pandemic.
