Catholic World News

Man accused of murdering Kansas priest found not competent to stand trial

September 04, 2026

» Continue to this story on KSHB-TV

CWN Editor's Note: The man accused of murdering a Kansas priest in his rectory last year was found not competent to stand trial.

Gary Hermesch, who admitted to killing Father Arul Carasala, will be involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility.

The above note supplements, highlights, or corrects details in the original source (link above). About CWN news coverage.

 

For all current news, visit our News home page.

Sound Off! CatholicCulture.org supporters weigh in.

All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a current donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!

There are no comments yet for this item.

Fri4 September
Ordinary Time

Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time

Image for Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time

Today's Roman Martyrology includes these commemorations: —Moses, the Prophet (10th century B.C.) whom God chose to free the Israelites who were oppressed In Egypt and bring them to the Promised Land, to whom he also revealed himself on Mount Sinai, saying, "I Am Who Am" and proposed a law…

Learn more about this day.

September Calendar ›
Subscribe to Insights...free!
News, analysis & spirituality by email twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org.
First name:
Last name:
Email address: