"Due to the nature of the damage, this incident has been designated a 'hate crime' and, as such, is a disgraceful act by these persons and an affront to every Parishioner of our Faith Community and the citizenry of our City," the church said online.
In 2022, the most recent year for which complete data is available, eight hate crimes were reported in the 63rd Precinct, where St. Columba is located, according to NYPD statistics, but none were anti-Catholic. A total of 12 anti-Catholic incidents were reported citywide in 2022.
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