“The shooting of Father Graham has shocked and distressed many people, including students. He, along with the Society of Jesus, remain hopeful that a solution can be achieved.”
"We want to let Catholics all throughout the state know that the death penalty is not necessary to protect public safety," Tom Venzor, head of the Nebraska Catholic Conference, said at a press event on Sept. 29.
"We are in solidarity with people who have been incarcerated for no other reason than seeking a better life for themselves and their families," Hendrik Voss said.