Please accept the deepest sympathy and condolences of the Bishops and Catholic people of Australia on the horrendous ac t of terror and shocking loss of life.

We express solidarity in sorrow with you and the American people. We pray for the dead for their sorrowing families and loved ones. We pray too for a just resolution of this violent action and God's comforting presence to all your Nation.

Yours sincerely in Christ,


Archbishop Francis P. Carroll
President
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference