Loading
Stolen Church property
Couple finds and returns archbishop’s stolen crosier

, Feb 5, 2007 / 02:34 pm (CNA).- Archbishop Oscar Lipscomb expressed his gratitude and relief after having had his episcopal crosier returned to him this past weeked.  The crosier, along with several other items was stolen from his car on Christmas Eve.

According to a report in the Mobile Register, Clinton McInnis bought the sterling-silver metal crosier, also known as a bishop’s staff, at a local thrift shop on Jan. 26, thinking it would be an interesting addition to his cane collection. He paid it $10.96.

Four mitres, a pectoral cross, a pallium and Church papers were stolen along with the crosier on Dec. 24. Church officials said the crosier alone is valued at $6,000.

It was only when McInnis got home and assembled his new purchase that he realized that it wasn’t really a cane. He didn’t know what it was and only figured it out after reading a report in the newspaper that the pectoral cross had been purchased at the same thrift shop and returned last week.  

He and his wife, Donna, immediately called the archdiocese to inform them of their find. They returned the crosier to the archbishop personally on Saturday.

Archbishop Lipscomb said he was glad to have it back because it was a gift from another bishop. He thanked the couple with a photographic history of the archdiocese.

According to the Register, Archbishop Lipscomb said Church officials would be on the lookout for the mitres during the Mardi Gras parades. 

* The number of messages that can be online is limited. CNA reserves the right to edit messages for content and tone. Comments and opinions expressed by users do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of CNA. CNA will not publish comments with abusive language, insults or links to other pages

RESOURCES »

Featured Videos

Group launches tour to end abortion in Canada
Group launches tour to end abortion in Canada
Actor admires Mexican martyr's strong defense of the faith
First video game about Jesus launches on Facebook
Vandals strike historic Santa Cruz church
EU accused of funding abortion with development money
Brent Dusing's advice to Internet Evangelists
Creator of Bible-based Facebook game lauds internet evangelism
Sacrifice of Titanic's Catholic priests recalled on 100th anniversary
Benedict XVI visits the Shrine of the Virgin of Cobre and meets President Raul Castro
Vestments for Pope's Mass in Cuba arrive with love from Peru
Pope Benedict XVI in Antonio Maceo Square in Santiago de Cuba
Benedict XVI meets with President Calderon and Mexican children
Americans speak up for religious freedom at nationwide rallies
Neighborhood rallies against plan to build strip club near convent
Pope's first Mexican address offers encouragement to faithful
Arrival of Pope Benedict XVI to Mexico
Pope offers his blessing to handicapped children in Mexico
Texas bishops hear call to unity at St. Peter's tomb
Interview with Br. Guy Consolmagno
Indiana Catholics respond to 'devastating' storm damage
Visit our YouTube channel »
May
24

Liturgical Calendar

May 24, 2012

Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter

All readings:
Today »
This year »

Catholic Daily

Gospel of the Day

Jn 17,20-26

Gospel
Date
Jn 17,20-26
05/24/12
Jn 17,11b-19
05/23/12
Jn 17,1-11a
05/22/12

Daily Readings


First Reading:: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
Psalm:: Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
Gospel:: Jn 17:20-26

Homily of the Day

Jn 17,20-26

Homily
Date
Jn 17,20-26
05/24/12
Jn 17,11b-19
05/23/12
Jn 17,1-11a
05/22/12
     HTML
Text only
Headlines
  

Follow us: