A Memorial Day Message, Border Wall Update, and Salute to Mary Jewell : Weekly Update

About this episode

Bishop Michael Hunn provides a weekly update reflecting on Memorial Day, discussing the border wall issue, and honoring Mary Jewell's contributions.

Weekly Update: Memorial Day 2026, Border Wall at Mount Cristo Rey, and Honoring Mary Jewell Bishop Michael Hunn shares a weekly update for Memorial Day 2026, reflecting on Memorial Day’s origins and urging prayer for elected leaders to use military force responsibly and not squander the sacrifices of service members amid a current conflict with Iran. He then gives a borderland update, warning that federal plans to extend the border wall over Mount Cristo Rey near El Paso would damage a major Christian pilgrimage site, harm the environment, and disrupt the area’s cultural and visual landscape; he notes the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces is organizing efforts to stop it and he is exploring Episcopal participation. Finally, he highlights BEST (Bishops’ Executive Secretaries Together) and shares a tribute video honoring Mary Jewell for 20 years of service, praising her guidance, institutional memory, pastoral support, and ministry with young people across the diocese. 00:00 Weekly Update Kickoff 00:48 Memorial Day Reflection 02:34 Praying for Leaders 04:40 Border Wall in Southern New Mexico outside El Paso TX 05:02 Why Mount Cristo Rey Matters 07:13 Call to Action 08:01…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Hunn

Topics covered

• Memorial Day
• Border Wall
• Christian Pilgrimage
• Military Responsibility
• Community Action
• Tribute

Keywords

• Memorial Day
• Border Wall
• Mount Cristo Rey
• Mary Jewell
• Military Force
• Christianity
• Community
• Bishops’ Executive Secretaries Together

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, BEST

Places: Iran, Mount Cristo Rey, El Paso

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