[Aug. 10] Statement by the National Justice and Peace Commission of Korean Catholic Bishops' Conference : on Aug. 8 trampled eucharist

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National Justice and Peace Commission of Korean Catholic Bishops' Conference issued a statement in the name of Bp. Lee Yong-hoon, chairperson of the commission, on August 10, regarding 'the trampled eucharist' at Jeju naval base building site. It said that the damage of the eucharist is "a serious challenge and outrage toward Catholic church" and urged the apology of the reponsible, prevention of recurrence, and immediate stop of Jeju naval base building. . .In the process of Catholic mass on August 8, the eucharist was trampled by the police, and Fr. Mun who officiated the mass didn't leave the place for two hours until the priest of Jeju, Fr. Koh Byong-Su, has come to collect the 'trampled eucharist.' Fr. Koh is co-chair of Korean Catholic Solidarity for the Peace Island Jeju which all the 15 justice and peace commissions at diocesan level participate since last October. Catholic Confederation for Justice, one of the largest lay umbrella group belonging to the Solidarity, also issued a statement. (Post by Regina Pyon)

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