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Churches and convents apparently targeted in thefts HAVANA,
Cuba, March 7 (Ariel Delgado Covarrubias / www.cubanet.org) - A recent series
of thefts in Pinar del Río province seems to target churches and convents. The
situation came to the attention of the province's bishop, Msgr. Siro, who issued
a letter to be read in all parishes and other religious facilities, alerting nuns,
priests and parishioners alike to the danger. Msgr. Siro wrote that about
three years ago someone started preying on religious facilities, breaking in and
leaving without a trace. "Forced by circumstances," the letter says,
"the Bishops' Conference complained to authorities... Later the bishop of
Manzanillo wrote to the Interior Minister and there followed a period of relative
calm. Now, this unpleasant character is at it again." In his letter,
Msgr. Siro says the thief tried to hit the Cathedral recently, and also managed
to make his way into a convent, but was surprised by the Superior. "A few
days later, he made his way in again, and while the Sisters were attending Mass,
he went through the dormitories and stole what little money they had..." Msgr.
Siro finished the letter questioning why "... this man doesn't break into
private homes or government offices, but only in church facilities?" Versión
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