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Fr Christopher Lee was stabbed last night in St Joseph's Cathedral by a person with a history of drug offences. He underwent surgery and is recovering. “Violence has no place in the country,” said Prime Minister Wong. The diocese is asking Catholics to pray for a speedy recovery, while Singapore’s Inter-Religious Organisation condemned the incident.
The suspect, a 37-year-old Singaporean Sinhalese man with a history of serious hurt and drug-related offences, was disarmed by members of the congregation and subsequently arrested by police. Based on preliminary investigations, police believe the suspect acted alone and that the attack was not an act of terrorism.
He also said on a social media post: “I am very shocked and saddened to hear that a priest, Father Christopher Lee, was stabbed at St Joseph’s Church during Mass. We pray for his full and speedy recovery. Most of all, we must uphold the safety and sanctity of our places of worship, places where people seek peace, solace, and community.
Hendricks, who worships at the nearby Mary, Star of the Sea parish church, said that she is glad that the incident was “not more serious than this” and that the injured priest is recuperating well after surgery.
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