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2024 - 11 - 9Holy Water and Hooligans: The Night a Priest Faced a Blade!
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On the evening of November 9, 2024, an ordinary mass at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah transformed into a scene of chaos when Father Christopher Lee, the beloved parish priest, was suddenly attacked. During the Holy Communion portion of the mass, a 37-year-old local man, identified as Singaporean and of Sinhalese descent, launched a stabbing assault on the priest. The quick response from the police ensured that the attacker was apprehended, but not before the incident left the congregation in shock and disbelief.
Witnesses reported seeing five police cars arrive promptly at the scene, with several officers moving quickly to secure the area. Father Lee was transported to a nearby hospital and has since been reported in stable condition. The incident when a priest gets attacked in a place of worship rattles not just the church community, but also raises questions about safety in sacred spaces. Fortunately, church leaders have called for prayers, emphasizing unity and resilience during difficult times.
In the aftermath, the police are conducting thorough investigations while government officials including Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam have assured the public that safety measures will be reviewed. The church community has rallied around Father Lee, demonstrating immense support and love to help heal the emotional wounds left by the attack. As they say, it takes a community to heal from something so horrifying and unexpected, reminding us all that faith and solidarity are our greatest strengths.
Additionally, Singapore's commitment to being a safe haven must be a shared responsibility. To support Father Lee and the parish, voluntary contributions are encouraged as the church seeks to reinforce a sense of security and belonging. This incident serves as a stark reminder that while we often look to our places of worship for solace and peace, the unexpected can happen anywhere. May the spirit of recovery bring the parish community even closer together.
Did you know that St Joseph’s Church has been a significant place of worship since 1922? It has been a silent witness to countless stories of faith and community building. Also, while incidents like these are exceedingly rare in Singapore, they remind us of the importance of vigilance and community support in every situation. Stay safe, Singapore!
Priest Attacked in Church (9 Nov 2024) (The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore)
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore is saddened to share that Fr Christopher Lee, Parish Priest of St Joseph Church, Bukit Timah, was attacked by a ...
Priest stabbed during mass at St Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit ... (CNA)
One person has been arrested. The Catholic Church in Singapore said the victim was Father Christopher Lee, the parish priest of St Joseph's Church, located ...
Priest injured in knife attack at St. Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah (Mothership.sg)
Mothership has reached out to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore and the police for comment. Top photo via JK Lee/Google Maps.
Everything About the Stabbing Incident in Bukit Timah's St Joseph's ... (Goody Feed)
The incident, which took place during the Holy Communion, left parish priest Father Christopher Lee injured. A 37-year-old Singaporean Sinhalese male, ...
Priest stabbed during mass in St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah ... (The Straits Times)
PHOTO: ST READER. Five police cars were seen at the church when ST arrived at about 7.45pm. ST PHOTO: SYARAFANA SHAFEEQ. About 10 police officers were in ...
Priest stabbed in Catholic parish; church leaders call for prayer (Salt & Light)
A regular evening mass at St Joseph's Church took a shocking turn when parish priest, Father Christopher Lee, 57, was stabbed by an assailant in the midst ...
St Joseph's Church stabbing: S'porean Sinhalese man, 37, arrested ... (Mothership.sg)
It has also been revealed that the man stabbed Catholic priest Father Christopher Lee. ADVERTISEMENT. Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said in a Facebook ...
Priest stabbed during mass in St Joseph's Church in Singapore's ... (The Star Online)
“Police have arrested the attacker and investigations are ongoing,” said Shanmugam. He added that the priest is in stable condition. The police will release ...
Priest stabbed during mass in Singapore (Free Malaysia Today)
The parish priest is in stable condition after being attacked by a 37-year-old Singaporean Singhalese man.
St Joseph's Church stabbing: Man to be charged on Nov 11; police ... (CNA)
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No evidence attack on St Joseph's Church priest was religiously ... (AsiaOne)
The singing of hymns was interrupted by the cries and screams of frightened children when a 37-year-old man suddenly stabbed Catholic priest Reverand ...
St Joseph's Church priest stabbed during children's mass (The New Paper)
But the special occasion turned horrific for the young congregants when they saw a man stab Father Christopher Lee. Children perform duties that are typically ...
Man to be charged with grievous hurt on Monday after stabbing ... (The Online Citizen SG)
A 37-year-old man will face charges on Monday for grievous hurt after stabbing a Catholic priest at St Joseph's Church.
St Joseph's Church stabbing: Priest in stable condition after surgery ... (CNA)
Visitors to the hospital are not encouraged so that Father Christopher Lee can rest well, said the Archbishop's Communications Office.
Attacker in St Joseph's Church priest stabbing identified (CNA)
SINGAPORE: The 37-year-old assailant who stabbed a priest with a foldable knife at.
Catholic priest stabbed in Singapore church stable and recovering ... (Malay Mail)
SINGAPORE, Nov 10 — Father Christopher Lee who was the victim of a knife attack in St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah yesterday is reportedly recovering in ...
'We are still shocked': Parishioners shaken after St Joseph's Church ... (CNA)
Father Christopher Lee is recovering in hospital after surgery to close his wounds went well, said the Archbishop's Communications Office.
Pastoral Letter on Stabbing at St Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah): A ... (The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore)
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,. In the wake of the attack on Fr Christopher Lee whilst he was celebrating Mass in St Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah), ...
Knife Attack at St. Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah (Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA))
2. Police's preliminary investigations found that the 37-year-old Singaporean man who had stabbed the priest was disarmed by two members of the congregation. He ...
Priest stabbed during Mass in Singapore (Vatican News)
Father Christopher Lee was stabbed in St. Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, during the Saturday evening Mass. His assailant has been ...
MHA, Cardinal Goh commend response to knife attack at St ... (The Online Citizen SG)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Singapore's Catholic community leaders have highlighted the importance of community preparedness and resilience after ...
Attacker of St Joseph's Church stabbing identified (Mothership.sg)
The 37-year-old Singaporean Sinhalese man who was arrested after attacking a Catholic priest at St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah on Nov.
Man who attacked St Joseph's Church priest identified, was ... (The Straits Times)
Basnayake Keith Spencer had previously been seen at St Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah, but was not a regular. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Man charged with stabbing St Joseph's Church priest in mouth ... (The Straits Times)
Basnayake Keith Spencer, 37, appeared at the State Courts via video-link on Nov 11 at 10.10am. The Singaporean man, who had close-cropped hair and wore a white ...
Man charged with stabbing priest in the mouth at St Joseph's Church (CNA)
Basnayake Keith Spencer, a Singaporean, was handed one count of voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapon to Father Christopher Lee Kwong Heng.
8cm cut on tongue: Man charged with stabbing St Joseph's Church ... (AsiaOne)
SINGAPORE — The man arrested for allegedly stabbing a priest at St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah has been charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt ...
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