
Oregon Catholic Church Fire Determined to be Arson; Suspect Arrested
The suspect, Billy James Sweeten, 48, is currently in police custody at Marion County Jail.
The suspect, Billy James Sweeten, 48, is currently in police custody at Marion County Jail.
The 60-acre shrine, which receives hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year, operates under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
The FBI will take tips through its website or its tip line 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).
The Diocese of Nantes said there was also significant damage to the cathedral’s 16th century rose window and to the choir organ.
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