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Massachusetts priest Father Christopher Peschel urges prayers for attacker

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Father Christopher Peschel is asking for prayers for the man who attacked him during a Holy Hour at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

The attack occurred on August 31 when 59-year-old Jose Nascimento attempted to take the parish monstrance from the altar. Father Peschel, the pastor of the church, sustained minor injuries while trying to prevent the theft.

In a Facebook post from the hospital, Father Peschel said he is doing well and thanked supporters for their prayers, while specifically asking people to pray for the attacker.

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  1. Sep 3, 1:55 PM The Catholic Sun A Massachusetts priest is urging prayers for a man who attacked him during a parish Holy Hour
  2. Sep 3, 2:17 PM OSV News A Massachusetts priest is urging prayers for a man who attacked him during a parish Holy Hour
  3. Sep 3, 2:17 PM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend A Massachusetts priest is urging prayers for a man who attacked him during a parish Holy Hour
  4. Sep 4, 12:45 AM Opoka Polski Kapłan z Massachusetts zaatakowany podczas adoracji prosi o modlitwę za napastnika
  5. Sep 4, 4:43 AM Deon Polski Mężczyzna próbował zabrać monstrancję z Najświętszym Sakramentem. Interweniował proboszcz parafii
  6. Sep 4, 4:44 AM Catholic Review A Massachusetts priest is urging prayers for a man who attacked him during a parish Holy Hour
  7. Sep 4, 9:54 AM The Catholic Spirit A Massachusetts priest is urging prayers for a man who attacked him during a parish Holy Hour

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