In a heroic act, two priests drown while saving an altar boy in a coastal city in Ecuador

In a heroic act, two priests drown while saving an altar boy in a coastal city in Ecuador

(OSV News) — A tragic incident involving the rescue of an altar boy occurred March 13 during a Lenten retreat in the coastal town of General Villamil Playas, in Ecuador’s Guayas province. An altar boy was caught in strong waves and began to drown. Father Alfonso Avilés Pérez entered the sea to help him, and thanks to his intervention, the boy was able to reach safety. However, according to the newspaper El Comercio, Father Avilés was swept away …

Two priests drown while saving an altar boy in a coastal city in Ecuador - Biweekly Newspaper for the Diocese of Richmond %

(OSV News) — A tragic incident involving the rescue of an altar boy occurred March 13 during a Lenten retreat in the coastal town of General Villamil Playas, in Ecuador’s Guayas province. An altar boy was caught in strong waves and began to drown. Father Alfonso Avilés Pérez entered the sea to help him, and thanks to his intervention, the boy was able to reach safety. However, according to the newspaper El Comercio, Father Avilés was swept away …

In a heroic act, two priests drown while saving an altar boy in a coastal city in Ecuador - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

A tragic incident involving the rescue of an altar boy occurred March 13 during a Lenten retreat in the coastal town of General Villamil Playas, in Ecuador's Guayas province. The post In a heroic act, two priests drown while saving an altar boy in a coastal city in Ecuador appeared first on The Leaven Catholic Newspaper.

Two priests drown while saving an altar boy in a coastal city in Ecuador

A tragic incident involving the rescue of an altar boy occurred March 13 during a Lenten retreat in the coastal town of General Villamil Playas, in Ecuador’s Guayas province. An altar boy was caught in strong waves and began to drown. Father Alfonso Avilés Pérez entered the sea to help him, and thanks to his intervention, the boy was able to reach safety. However, according to the newspaper El Comercio, Father Avilés was swept away by the curren…