Rev. Claude Grou was released from hospital Friday night after suffering minor injuries in the attack.
“My health is good and I’m recovering from my emotions,” he said in a statement released by the church.
“I pray that St. Joseph’s Oratory will remain a place of welcome, prayer, calm and peace — as it has been for over 100 years — and I look forward to returning to work,” he said.The incident began shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Friday when a man with a knife rushed the sanctuary of the landmark church and stabbed Grou in front of dozens of worshippers.
Police have not suggested a motive for the attack, but say there’s no evidence to suggest the suspect was linked to any group.
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