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‘An act of darkest evil’ - explosive device detonated on Penn. parish chapel altar

"I am heartbroken that such a heinous, hateful, and evil act occurred."

Michelle La Rosa
May 09, 2025
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The bishop of Allentown, Pa., condemned the detonation of an explosive device in a local parish adoration chapel this week, calling it an “act of religious hate.”

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Credit: Facebook.

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No one was injured, but the monstrance was damaged when the device was set off.

“I am heartbroken that such a heinous, hateful, and evil act occur…

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