Florida priest stabbed in confessional

April 28, 2009

A Florida priest, Father Michael Massaro, has been stabbed in the confessional. The woman charged with the crime-- Josephine Gatchell, 57-- told police she believed Father Massaro was the Antichrist. In January, Ms. Gatchell was charged with destroying a church statue.

 

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Further information:

• Vero priest's stab wounds close to major organs (Vero Beach Press Journal)
• Vero Beach priest released from hospital after being stabbed (Vero Beach Press Journal)
• Holy Cross Catholic Church