Priest dies from COVID after San Francisco Catholic church closes due to outbreak

[TexasTowelie]

A San Francisco priest has died from COVID-19, a week after his church temporarily shut down after at least three priests and clergy members tested positive for COVID-19.

Father Bob Stein of Saints Peter and Paul Church died early Tuesday morning, per a statement published by the North Beach institution on its website.

"We are deeply touched and grateful for the prayers and support so many of you have sent for those of us (clergy and staff) who tested positive for Covid," the church said on its site.

"Please pray for the repose of his soul," the church added.

Read more: https://www.sfgate.com/coronavirus/article/Priest-dies-COVID-San-Francisco-church-outbreak-15957620.php

[NBachers]

1. I remember when they had Joe DiMaggio's funeral at that church. They do lots of good public outreach

[Fullduplexxx]

2. Was this one of the churches who sued to be able to have mass

[path97]

3. Headline Should Say:

Priest aborted by his own church.

[quaint]

4. No words, checking my karma...

The church has repeatedly evaded COVID-19 health ordinances during the pandemic, warranting a cease-and-desist from City Attorney Dennis Herrera to the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

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