From Western Mass.-Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year and — with its small window of daylight — it is symbolically the toughest day on the calendar for the hardcore homeless, who are forced to seek shelter on the cold streets.
Members of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts gathered Dec. 21 at Christ Church Cathedral on Chestnut Street, in order to pray for the 58 street people from the region who had died over the past twelve months.
They were joined by Bishop Douglas J. Fisher, their newly ordained shepherd.
“Many of these homeless individuals were eulogized by people who knew them or worked with them, and these eulogies provided a better understanding of life on the streets,” said Bishop Fisher. “It’s the homeless and needy that we should be fighting for. We sometimes forget that there are people out there who desperately need our help. Our mission, as a local church, is to be there.”
On Dec. 1, Bishop Fisher was ordained the ninth prelate of the diocese, which includes Central Massachusetts.
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