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"The Church wishes to help form consciences in political life and to stimulate greater insight into the authentic requirements of justice as well as greater readiness to act accordingly, even when this might involve conflict with situations of personal interest. . . . The Church cannot and must not take upon herself the political battle to bring about the most just society possible. She cannot and must not replace the State. Yet at the same time she cannot and must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice." - Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est no. 28

Father David Shaw, a priest of the Diocese of Santa Rosa entered into eternal life on Monday, October 12 after a battle with cancer of the esophagus.  Father Shaw was 77 years of age and had served as a priest for 52 years.