Around 2:30 today in Seneca KS the priest was shot 3 times in a drive by and is deceased. That's all I know.

Thats not good and is very sad.Prayers sent for the priest.

Very small town. It will be interesting.

I hope he was Saved

I'll wait for more information. Let us know what you find out Gary.

Random? Child molester?

Arul Carasala, an Indian-origin Catholic priest at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Mary’s, Kansas, was fatally shot on Thursday, March 3. The church confirmed his death in a Facebook post, requesting urgent prayers and stating that Father Carasala was shot in Seneca earlier that day.

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I am heartbroken to share the tragic news of the death of Fr. Arul Carasala, who was fatally shot earlier today. This senseless act of violence has left us grieving the loss of a beloved priest, leader, and friend.
Fr. Carasala was a devoted and zealous pastor who faithfully served our Archdiocese for over twenty years, including as dean of the Nemaha-Marshall region. His love for Christ and His Church was evident in how he ministered to his people with great generosity and care. His parishioners, friends, and brother priests will deeply miss him.
In this time of sorrow, let us entrust Fr. Carasala to the mercy of God and lift up in prayer his family in Cuddapah, India, his parish community at Saints Peter and Paul in Seneca, and all who mourn his passing. Let us also pray for the perpetrator, that God may touch and transform his heart.
There is no ongoing threat to the community, but I recognize the pain and shock that such an event brings. In moments like these, we turn to our Lord, who is close to the brokenhearted. As we grieve, may we find strength in our faith and in the hope of Christ’s Resurrection.
The Knights of Columbus will lead a Rosary tonight at 6 PM at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Seneca. I will celebrate a Mass there at 7:30 PM. I invite all who are able to join us in prayer.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Carolyn Schones Loyd
RIP Father!!!
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Danielle Hall
Prayers for the family
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Laurie Crimmins
I am saddened by this news and lift up prayers for the Seneca community and all the Catholic Church
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Sherada Marie Collins
Heartbreaking 💔
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Alice Campbell Marshall
Sending prayers for Fr. Carasala’s eternal rest, his community in Seneca, & his family in Cuddapah, India.
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Kathleen Gregory
Prayers for his family and commumity. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Jim Mellon
Prayers for Fr. Carasala, his family, and the parish. May God rest his soul.
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Armella Schmitz Tangeman
I am so heartbroken! I pray for him, his family and the entire Saint Peter and Paul parish and community of Seneca, KS, many of whom I know well.
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Linda Beck
So sad. Prayers for the repose of his soul🙏🙏
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Immaculate Conception Church St. Marys, KS
We are in prayer. 🙏

The man was working in his front yard when he was shot. An elderly man who walks with a cane turned himself in shortly after. No motive yet. The kids in the school adjoining the church/parsonage were held in school until it was figured out.

Wow, so many directions this could go if one chose to speculate.

And no matter which direction the facts take it won't be good.

Yes I have to check my self on voicing my speculation on possible motives tell more info come out. And it's difficult.

More infos been out.

Sent with prayer for all involved.

66 yr old that had moved to Tulsa. Reputable name of Hermish in the area. He was a little off reportedly

Priest was 59

Gary Lee Hermesch

Where'd they arrest him at?


There was a pile of law enforcement at a convenience store in Concordia yesterday.

He turned himself in I believe.