Posted on 06/28/2018 5:56:17 PM PDT by marshmallow
Chicago, Ill., Jun 27, 2018 / 03:16 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The social advocate and Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger has invited anti-violence activists to protest gun violence by closing a portion of the Dan Ryan Expressway, where it is part of I-94.
As many as 1,000 people could join Father Pfleger July 7. Beginning at the entrance ramp on 79th Street, the protestors will march about mile and a half until the exit ramp off 67th Street, shutting down the highway’s northbound lanes.
Father Pfleger is the pastor of St Sabina Catholic Church, a parish which has hosted similar protests in the past. On Monday, he posted on Twitter and Facebook encouraging people to participate in the rally. The march will follow a few days after U.S. Independence Day, which sees annual spike in shootings in Chicago.
“As we celebrate Independence weekend, there’s not a sense of freedom in many of our communities and for many of our young people,” Father Pfleger told the Chicago Tribune. “Instead, there’s a sense of fear.”
According to the Chicago Tribune, Illinois State Police have declined to comment on the protest, but are aware of its presence. Father Pfleger announced the plans to notify commuters in advance, but he does not plan to receive permission from authorities.
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It seems to me he was told to knock it off...I could be wrong.But he needs to.This doesn’t do anything to stop gun violence.
Not in the great state of North Carolina. They passed a law that said you couldn't be charged for negligence if this happens.
Chicago? Cupich? He’ll canonize him.
He should lead a march through the South Side at night
Probably does covertly trolling for young boys!
that’s nice to know
I know he’s a grandstander. I don’t see how this is any more than a stunt that will inconvenience a lot of people who are just trying to get somewhere. I’ll be sure to check the casualty count next weekend. I don’t expect to see any downward trend. The people likely to do the shooting are not likely to be out marching.
I wouldn't be a bit surprised if he has the full support of the lowlife scumbag Marxist thug pope.
‘I don’t see how this is any more than a stunt that will inconvenience a lot of people.’
Yes, that pretty much sums up most activities of the left.
Why do so many priests, and the Pope, spend so much time on such crap and not enough time with the Good News of the Gospels????
Way to alienate people from your position.
Cause there’s nothing like getting stuck on the freeway for a couple hours to bring out the best in people.
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