'In Satan we believe': Christian cemetery vandalized on Halloween night

“I would like to express my outrage at this desecration and my assurance of prayers for the families of those whose final resting places have been so dishonoured. »

The Catholic cemetery in Rochester, Minnesota was vandalized on Halloween night with satanic and outrageous graffiti.

“On this feast of All Souls … I would like to express my outrage at this desecration and my assurance of prayers for the families of those whose final resting places were so dishonored,” Bishop Robert Barron tweeted. https://t.co/Cc78guPihb

— Catholic News Agency (@cnlive) November 3st

On Twitter, Bishop Robert Barron shared his outrage.

Friends, please see my full statement regarding the act of vandalism that occurred at Calvary Cemetery here in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester: pic.twitter.com/CdW6PXUQRv

— Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron) November 2st

“I would like to express my outrage at this desecration and my assurance of prayers for the families of those whose final resting places have been so dishonoured. »

In this press release, the bishop specifies that the diocese will collaborate with the police so that those responsible are brought to justice. “Cemetery staff are working diligently to repair the damage and restore the grounds,” he adds.

Steven Flynn, cemetery superintendent, spoke with the Catholic News Agency. He claims that five cemetery memorial walls, two tombstones, a statue of Christ and a cross were covered in graffiti, including vulgar messages and the words "In Satan we believe".

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