Two Catholic leaders lost in the same month, how the Seneca community is pushing forward
SENECA (KSNT) - A local Kansas community is dealing with the loss of not just one major figure for the Church, but two.
It's been nearly a full week since Pope Francis passed away just hours after Easter ending, and nearly a full month since Father Arul was killed in Seneca.
27 News caught up with members of the Sts. Peter and Paul Parish to see how they're managing following the death of those two influential figures.
They told 27 the Pope wasn't much of a surprise because of his recent health issues, while Father Arul's passing was much more shocking.
Even with the way both figureheads passed being so different, the main message they have stays the same.
In their Church, they take comfort in God having a plan, and accepting that death is simply a part of life.
“We miss him, but we know he’s in a good place," Parishioner Margie Shinn said. "We believe in eternal life at this parish, so we’re just happy for him that he’s onto eternal life.”
With looking for the next Pope, local Priest and a new Archbishop, seeing the good through change has been another mantra in Seneca.
The parishioners encouraged those grieving to reach out and connect with others. Talking with somebody every day will go a long way in the healing process.