The priest of a Roman Catholic church in Dedham is defending a Nativity scene outside the parish that protests U.S. immigration policies and says he won’t take it down until he’s able to talk to Boston’s archbishop.

The Nativity scene at St. Susanna Parish in Dedham features a sign reading “ICE was here” placed in the spot where Jesus, Mary and Joseph usually are in the middle of the manger scene.

Below the message is a smaller sign that reads “The Holy Family is safe in our Church ... If you see ICE please call LUCE at 617-370-5023.”

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“The Vatican itself displays different themed nativities each year highlighting social issues to contemporary life,” the Rev. Stephen Josoma, St. Susanna Parish’

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