It must have been the rapture...

[liberal N proud]

Brazil priest carried aloft by balloons missing
Fund-raising stunt goes awry, but supporters hopeful

SAO PAULO, Brazil - A Roman Catholic priest who floated off under hundreds of helium party balloons was missing Monday off the southern coast of Brazil.

Rescuers in helicopters and small fishing boats were searching off the coast of Santa Catarina state, where pieces of balloons were found.

Rev. Adelir Antonio de Carli lifted off from the port city of Paranagua on Sunday afternoon, wearing a helmet, thermal suit and a parachute.

He was reported missing about eight hours later after losing contact with port authority officials, according to the treasurer of his Sao Cristovao parish, Denise Gallas.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24244282/

[spanone]

1. what the hell was he thinking?

[scarletwoman]

2. "Nearer, O my God, to Thee" (nt)

[rucky]

3. Curious George Joins the Seminary

[Journeyman]

4. Looks like a rescue job made to order for "Lawnchair Man" . .

http://www.flyaboveall.com/lawnchairman.htm

[Sal Minella]

5. Is he disqualified from receiving a Darwin Award because of already being a priest?

Since he'd theoretically already removed himself from the gene pool by becoming a priest, would we have to find out whether or not he was indeed a celibate priest before we nominate him for a Darwin Award?

[scarletwoman]

6. You know -- that's certainly a question to ponder!

I hope the rules committee can come to a consensus soon.