A local parish priest has expressed his shock and disgust after animal intestines were discovered dumped outside the grounds of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Caledon.
Video footage shared on social media by parish priest Father Cathal Devaney shows what appears to be the internal organs of multiple animals placed along a wall at the entrance to the church car park.
Speaking about the incident, pFr Devaney said he was deeply shocked by what had happened.
“I don’t want to get too close to what is here before me, but it is animal intestines that have been dumped in the car park of St Joseph’s Church, Caledon,” he said.
“It is a criminal act, perhaps even a hate-filled criminal act. Why would anyone come intentionally to our car park and insult the local community in this despicable way? Whoever did it — well, pray for them, because they’re in a bad place and they need serious help, possibly even to be caught and brought to justice.”
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew also condemned the incident, describing it as a “despicable attack” on the local community.
“This is an abhorrent and criminal attack on our parish, churchgoers and residents, and I want to condemn it in the strongest possible terms,” he said.
“I also want to express my support for Father Devaney and all parishioners. There is absolutely no place in our society for this despicable behaviour. Whoever is behind this sickening act must be brought to justice.”
