Bishop sets up exorcism squad

Monday, October 15th, 2018

An exorcism squad has been set up in Ireland by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan.

Cullinan says he is establishing a “Delivery Ministry”.

One priest in Cullinan’s diocese of Waterford and Lismore will start training clerics in the practice of exorcism.

Cullinan says he made the decision after receiving a number of requests for help in warding off evil spirits from parishioners. Read more

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