This is so shocking..
“We are still shocked”: Parishioners shaken after St Joseph’s Church stabbing but undeterred from attending service
Father Christopher Lee, who is the parish priest of St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, was stabbed by the man during mass on Saturday evening.
during communion at the parish’s monthly children’s mass, during which children perform duties that are usually undertaken by adults. Children also occupy the front rows at these events, but they are open to all to attend.
Two men helped to subdue and disarm the assailant, one of whom is part of the Church’s Emergency Response Team – which comprises volunteers who are trained to serve as first responders in emergencies.
“Nonetheless, the police have stepped up patrols at places of worship to provide assurance to the public,” MHA said.
“The police are also in contact with St Joseph’s Church to provide support and resources, including professional psychological support for the congregants – which included children – who witnessed the attack.”
“A foldable knife used in the attack as well as four other weapons were found on the suspect, who is not a regular at St Joseph’s Church.”
“Like the two men who helped to deal with the attack, and members of the congregation who provided first aid to the priest, we can all play our part to build up the resilience of our society to emergencies by staying alert, responding to threats appropriately, and picking up life-saving skills such as first-aid, the use of AED devices and cardiopulmonary resuscitation,” the ministry said.
These skills can make a difference between life and death, and are critical before the authorities arrive on scene, as in this incident.
In a statement, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said that he was “encouraged to read about the outpouring of support from the other faiths in Singapore in the immediate aftermath of the attack”.
