Parishioners of the San Pedro Mission in the Dona Ana County community of Vado are shaken after three incidents of vandalism have left their church desecrated.
Las Cruces Bishop Oscar Cantu was called to rededicate the church after the Eucharist, the body of Christ in the catholic faith, was thrown around the temple and stepped on.
The Eucharist is the most recent event in three incidents of vandalism the church has suffered in the last month. Doors were kicked down, windows were shattered and other damage was done to the sanctuary.
The parish is asking the community for funds to help repair the damage and to increase security.
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