17.06.2015
Statement from the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, Following Tragic Deaths and Injuries in Berkeley, California
It was with a deep sense of sorrow that I, like everyone else, heard of the tragic death and serious injury of young people in Berkeley California.
Our hearts go out to the families and friends of these who have died and also to those who battle with serious injury and significant trauma as a result of their terrifying and painful experiences.
We are all aware that students from Ireland, in particular, travel to America at this time of year after examinations in the hope and expectation of fresh experiences and that they instantly make new friends.
Our sympathy is with all of those who suffer in these long and sad days. Our thoughts are with relatives who travel to be reunited with those whom they love, in circumstances they never envisaged possible. We also remember those who tend the injured and the hurt in Berkeley.
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, will open a Book of Condolences for those who wish to show their respect for all who suffer in this particularly Irish tragedy. The book will be available to sign from lunchtime today (Wednesday June 17) during cathedral opening hours – 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday and 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on Saturday and Sunday (except during Sunday services).