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

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 Introducing BEST 08:56 Honoring Mary Jewell 11:34 Gratitude and Blessing