10/31/2011 Nepal (CathNews) – An elderly American priest was attacked and robbed in the center of Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday as he made his way back to Assumption Church after an evening out.
Spiritan Father William Headley, who is in his seventies, was struck from behind and robbed of his mobile phone, money and other personal effects as he approached the priest’s residence next to the church, according to Pro Vicar of Nepal Father Pius Perumana.
“He had gone for dinner after the Sunday evening Mass. His companion or companions must have dropped him off near the church, Fr Perumana said.
Passers-by found Fr Headley, who formerly worked with Catholic Relief Services, lying unconscious with a gaping head wound and brought him to the Church, Fr Perumana said.
Police were called and the injured priest was taken to hospital. He has since been released with several stitches to his head and mouth, Fr Perumana said, adding that doctors had instructed that his condition be closely monitored over the next 24 hours.
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