On October 10, Michael Sinnott, a 79-year-old priest from Ireland, was abducted by six armed men in the city of Pagadian near Zamboanga (Mindanao), Philippines as he was conducting evening prayers in his home (click here for more information). While the identities of his abductors remain unknown, authorities have been able to make contact with them and have been assured that the priest is alive but ailing. Medicines for Sinnott, who suffers from heart problems, were sent by a local church through an emissary and confirmation was received that he had obtained them. In July, Sinnott underwent a quadruple bypass. Pray that negotiations for his release will be successful.

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