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Philippines: Elderly Irish Priest Kidnapped ‘By Muslim Gunmen’ — Father Michael Sinnott — Missionary Group Calls for Your Action
By R.E.A.L. Organization • on October 12, 2009
Missionary Society of St. Columban report: “Fr. Michael Sinnott Kidnapped in the Philippines”
Missionary Society – Microsoft Word Report on Fr. Sinnott Kidnapping
Photo of Fr. Michael Sinnott from Missionary Society of St. Columban
Photo of Fr. Michael Sinnott from Missionary Society of St. Columban
Missionary Society of St. Columban Action Alert: Fr. Sinnott Kidnapping
– Missionary Society of St. Columban states:
“Dear Friends,
“As some of you may already know, Columban Fr. Mick Sinnott was kidnapped in the Philippines on Sunday. We ask for your prayers and your action. We have attached two letters, one to send to the Philippine Ambassador and one for Secretary of State Hilary Clinton requesting that peaceful measures be taken to negotiate for his release. We ask that you respond in all due haste, as Fr. Sinnott has a heart condition and is, as far as we know, without his medication.”
“We have received word that actions are being taken in the Philippines. Bishop Manny Cabajar has attended a crisis meeting of various provincial/ government/police personnel and was informed that an intensive search is underway. ”
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“Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach”
“Missionary Society of St. Columban”
“1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 405
“Silver Spring, MD 20910
“301-565-4547
Recommended Action Alert Faxes to Secretary of State Clinton and Ambassador Gaa
October 12, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Fax: 202-647-8947
Dear Secretary Clinton:
It is with deep concern that I write to inform you of the recent abduction of an Irish missionary priest, Columban Fr. Michael Sinnott in Pagadian, Philippines. According to reports, he was kidnapped from his home on October 11, 2009 at approximately 7:20 p.m. local time. Fr. Sinnott was taken away in a vehicle by 4-6 men. The vehicle was later abandoned and burned. It is believed that the abductors took Fr. Sinnott to a speed boat and fled across Pagadian Bay.
I am writing as a person deeply concerned for Fr. Sinnott’s safety. Columban missionaries are deeply committed to the well-being of the people of the Philippines. Fr. Sinnott has lived for 40 years in the Philippines, and one of his most recent ministries has been in a school for children and young adults with special needs in Pagadian City.
We ask that all peaceful measures be taken to locate Fr. Sinnott and negotiate his release.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this most urgent request.
Yours sincerely,
October 12, 2009
Ambassador Willy C. Gaa
Fax: 202-467-9417
Dear Mr. Ambassador Gaa,
It is with deep concern that I write to inform you of the recent abduction of an Irish missionary priest, Columban Fr. Michael Sinnott in Pagadian, Philippines. According to reports, he was kidnapped from his home on October 11, 2009 at approximately 7:20 p.m. local time. Fr. Sinnott was taken away in a vehicle by 4-6 men. The vehicle was later abandoned and burned. It is believed that the abductors then took Fr. Sinnott to a speed boat and fled across Pagadian Bay.
I am writing as a person deeply concerned for Fr. Sinnott’s safety. Columban missionaries are deeply committed to the well-being of the people of the Philippines. Fr. Sinnott has lived for 40 years in the Philippines, and one of his most recent ministries has been in a school for children and young adults with special needs in Pagadian City.
We ask that all peaceful measures be taken to locate Fr. Sinnott and negotiate his release.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this most urgent request.
Yours sincerely,
News Media Reports:
Daily Mail: Irish priest, 78, taken hostage ‘by Muslim gunmen’ in Philippines — Father Michael Sinnott
– Daily Mail reports: “Six gunmen dragged the Rev. Michael Sinnott into a van in front of his horrified aides at his compound in Pagadian City on Mindano island in the south of the country”
– Daily Telegraph report
– Search operations for abducted Irish priest underway in Mindanao
– London Times: “Irish missionary Michael Sinnott kidnapped from convent in Philippines”
Thanks much for the ping, granny. Lots of catching up to do.