Fr. Michael Sinott, a Faith that Transcends Fear

(02 Nov 09 - RV) In the Philippines, the government task force in charge of the bid to rescue Irish Missionary Father Michael Sinnott have issued a plea to his kidnappers to start negotiations.


Officials of Pagadian diocese remain concerned about the priest's health despite receiving a video of the man along with a US$2 million ransom demand.


The area where the priest is being held, around Lanao del Sur province, is a stronghold of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.


The rebel group has been negotiating a peace deal with the government and has offered its help in securing Father Sinnott's release.


We spoke to Regional Superior of the Columban missionaries in the Philippines Fr Pat O’ Donoghue: