Suspected Arson of Regina Parish Latest in String of Church Burnings

The pastor of Regina’s Blessed Sacrament Parish has released surveillance footage of a masked man starting a fire at the downtown church last week, the latest in a string of arsons at Catholic parishes across the country. Rev. James Hentges shared footage of the Feb. 9 incident on social media over the weekend to ask for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. The 48-second video shows a masked individual pouring out the contents of a gas can near the church’s office entrance. The suspect, who can be heard uttering profanities after several failed attempts to ignite a blaze, finally lights the contents of the can, causing flames to engulf the entranceway. The suspect then jumped back from the fire and fled on foot....