Joy and Relief as Irish Priest is Released in Philippines
(12 Nov 09 - RV) The Columban missionary captured last month in the Philippines, Father
Michael Sinnott, was released today.
Six armed men abducted the 79-year-old
priest from his missionary home on Oct. 11. In a video released Oct. 31, Sinnott said
the abductors were demanding $2 million for his freedom. The Irish and Philippine
governments say no ransom was paid...
The Irish
priest is now in Manila for a medical check-up.
We spoke to the regional
director of the Columbans in Ireland, Fr Donal Hogan to ask what has been the reaction
to his release and how Fr. Sinnott is doing.