Posted on 07/12/2016 6:55:06 PM PDT by ebb tide
Philando’s mother, Valerie Castile, requested to hold the service at the Cathedral because she wished the funeral to be an ecumenical opportunity for “people to come together in a new way” and pray for peace and reconciliation, according to a July 12 statement from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
The service will not be a Mass, as Philando was from a non-Catholic Christian tradition, according to the archdiocese. At a July 12 press conference on the Minnesota State Capitol lawn, spokespeople for the family said the Castiles are part of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in St. Paul, and that its pastor, Steve Daniels Jr., plans to deliver a eulogy. Father John Ubel, the Cathedral’s rector, will preside at the funeral.
The funeral’s prayers will focus on the preservation of peace, justice and reconciliation.
“The Catholic Church believes that burying the dead is a corporal work of mercy, and of particular importance in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, as declared by Pope Francis,” the archdiocese stated.
Speaking at the press conference, Valerie Castile said she wanted her son’s funeral to be held at the Cathedral “because he was a king.”
“My son is a king, and he is also a martyr, so I thought that was the best place for his services,” she said.
Judge Glenda Hatchett, an Atlanta-based attorney and former TV host of “Judge Hatchett,” who is representing the family, said the family is grateful to Archbishop Bernard Hebda for his support.
A procession will begin at the Brooks Funeral Home in St. Paul at 10 a.m. and end at the Cathedral at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held from 11 am. to noon.
Philando Castile, 32, who was black, died July 6 after being shot by a police officer during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights. His death has prompted demonstrations across the Twin Cities drawing attention to racism and officer-involved shootings of black men.
GOD forbid!
I dont mean to be TOO critical, but for some reason, it just bugs the hell out of me that the glorious St Paul Cathedral is going to become an arena for full contact wailing and “attitude”...because now the funeral is not about the poor darling with a mile long police record, it is all about showing the family wailing for the cameras—and you all KNOW I am right on this! It will be Emmy nomination worthy!
I know a true king and a martyr. His name is not Philando. But he died for Philando.
This is lettin the wolf watch the chickens
wow
Yup...I attended a funeral of one of my black employees years ago when his wife died....
It truly was a spectacle...
Middle of August in Liberty City, Miami. No AC at all, sweating bullets.
I could barely hear the Pastor over the guy next to me wailing so loud it was actually a little scary...
I'm not denigrating them, but it sure was way different than your typical WASP funeral...
That's for sure...
I think I’ll be washing my hair that day, so I’ll miss the Wellstone Memorial circus.
Likely more of the social justice BS that has infiltrated the Catholic Church.
Sad.
Wow.
When does the family start selling t-shirts?“My son is a king, and he is also a martyr, so I thought that was the best place for his services,” she said.
Seriously, if I lost my son, the last thing I would want is to be out in public talking to the media, making a big fuss. I would probably be curled up on the couch or my rocking chair, unable to talk or breathe.
Yo Momma!!
Will all his fellow gang members be there?
Archbishop Bernard Hebda. He is consenting to a non-Catholic funeral in the beautiful church. Perhaps his goals it to be politically correct.
Good grief Donny Jimmy, the guy self identified himself a "crip" by joining the fb group. What more do you want, the name of the guy he off'ed for his initiation?
LOL
Yah, really.
With the poor little kid in the car.
I can handle the delusional ‘king’ thing from momma, but ‘martyr’??? that’s a bit melodramatic
All I have to say is BS!
Not to worry Robert. I’m sure BO and Loretta will be there and give them your regards........./s
And the new ecumenical religion of course obliged.
You sound like an advocate of gun control.
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