Remembering Archbishop Romero

By Sister Alodia Carney, OLVM

Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador witnessed the oppression of the poor people of his country. It became necessary for him to call the wealthy population to allow for justice in the distribution of the country's assets.

The Archbishop's determination was met with a violent response. On March 24, 1980, he was shot and killed as he offered Mass. His raised chalice fell upon him as he slumped to the floor.

Before his death, Oscar Romero announced the no matter what happened, he would live on in spirit among the people.