The Boston Archdiocese called for the removal of a message included in a Dedham parish’s outdoor nativity display that church officials called “divisive political messaging”.

At Saint Susanna Parish, in the center of the Christmas scene of wise men, animals, and angels, a sign reads “ICE WAS HERE”. Pastor Steve Josoma said it was put up over a week ago in response to what he described as the poor treatment of immigrants in the community.

Many parishioners agree.

“Jesus spoke up during his time,” parishioner Jeannie Connerney said. “He spoke truth to power for the injustices he saw and that’s what Saint Susanna’s is doing.”

“People have to, sort of, put a line in the sand,” another parishioner concurred.

The display also includes a phone number to call if people spot immigration enforc

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