The Diocese of Pittsburgh released a statement by Bishop Mark Eckman following an incident of vandalism at one of its Catholic Churches, that the F.B.I. is now investigating:
It is with great sorrow that I address the hateful vandalism at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish) in Pleasant Hills. The anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic messages left behind have wounded not only the people of this parish but every member of our diocesan family. This holy place, meant for prayer, community, and the merciful presence of God has been violated in a deeply painful way.
We are cooperating fully with law enforcement, and the FBI is leading the investigation. I am grateful for their swift and thorough attention to this matter.
To the faithful who feel shaken, and to all in our wider community, know that your pain is shared, and my prayers are with you for comfort and healing.
It is with great sorrow that I address the hateful vandalism at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish) in Pleasant Hills. The anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic messages left behind have wounded not only the people of this parish but every member of our diocesan family. This holy place, meant for prayer, community, and the merciful presence of God has been violated in a deeply painful way.
We are cooperating fully with law enforcement, and the FBI is leading the investigation. I am grateful for their swift and thorough attention to this matter.
To the faithful who feel shaken, and to all in our wider community, know that your pain is shared, and my prayers are with you for comfort and healing.
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is sharing photos of the hateful vandalism discovered last week at Triumph of the Holy Cross parish, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Pleasant Hills) with the hope that it will prompt someone in the community to come forward with information that may assist investigators in identifying those responsible.
While certain offensive words in the photos have been obscured for broadcast and publication purposes, the anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic symbols and language remain visible and are deeply disturbing.
Bishop Mark Eckman offered the following reflection:
“The parishioners of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and our entire diocesan family are heartbroken over this hateful act. I ask the faithful to join me in praying for comfort and peace, and I urge anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to contact the FBI.”
Anyone with information may report it by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or visiting tips.fbi.gov
We are cooperating fully with law enforcement, and the FBI is leading the investigation. I am grateful for their swift and thorough attention to this matter.
To the faithful who feel shaken, and to all in our wider community, know that your pain is shared, and my prayers are with you for comfort and healing.
It is with great sorrow that I address the hateful vandalism at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish) in Pleasant Hills. The anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic messages left behind have wounded not only the people of this parish but every member of our diocesan family. This holy place, meant for prayer, community, and the merciful presence of God has been violated in a deeply painful way.
We are cooperating fully with law enforcement, and the FBI is leading the investigation. I am grateful for their swift and thorough attention to this matter.
To the faithful who feel shaken, and to all in our wider community, know that your pain is shared, and my prayers are with you for comfort and healing.
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is sharing photos of the hateful vandalism discovered last week at Triumph of the Holy Cross parish, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Pleasant Hills) with the hope that it will prompt someone in the community to come forward with information that may assist investigators in identifying those responsible.
While certain offensive words in the photos have been obscured for broadcast and publication purposes, the anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic symbols and language remain visible and are deeply disturbing.
Bishop Mark Eckman offered the following reflection:
“The parishioners of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and our entire diocesan family are heartbroken over this hateful act. I ask the faithful to join me in praying for comfort and peace, and I urge anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to contact the FBI.”
Anyone with information may report it by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or visiting tips.fbi.gov
Sources: https://diopitt.org/news/diocese-releases-photos-of-vandalism-at-saint-elizabeth-of-hungary-church-to-assist-investigation
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