"Domestic violence is often unnoticed, hidden from our eyes, but actually it is rampant in our society and in our communities....
"Rita Smith, executive director of the National Coalition against Domestic Violence, says the problem of abuse also imposes a significant cost to society....
"I would say at this point most churches are not doing a particularly good job with this....
"About 25 people showed up for a meeting on domestic violence at Yokie’s church....
"It’s the one place where you have the perpetrator, the victim and the witnesses, the kids, hearing the message that it’s wrong, that God loves you, we’re here to support you, you don’t have to put up with it.
"Which is why Father Dahm will continue visiting parishes, delivering a homily that will be news to some. For others, it’s a message that may change their lives."
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