A Pandemic of Violent Attacks on Priests in South Louisiana

Michie

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The devil is on a rampage in south Louisiana, and our priests need your prayers.

First, it was the murder of Fr. Otis Young and Ruth Prats on November 28, 2022 in Covington.

Then, Fr. Jimmy Jeanfreau was killed in freak woodworking accident on November 29 in Marrero.

On May 23, 2023, Fr. Ryan Halford was shot multiple times by his brother in Ponchatoula.

On July 13, Fr. Stephen Ugwu was attacked by a man wielding a machete in Melville.

Thankfully, Fr. Ryan and Fr. Stephen both survived.

But only two days ago, on August 2, Fr. Mark Beardwas killed in an automobile accident near Amite.

From Christendom to Apostolic Mission​

I'm writing this mostly to call attention to this situation. Is this happening everywhere?

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