Leaders of a Catholic Church in Massachusetts have decided to keep a controversial Nativity scene that includes a message against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, despite criticism and an order from the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to remove it. The Nativity scene at St. Susanna Parish in Dedham replaces the traditional figures of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with a sign that reads, "ICE was here," suggesting that the Holy Family has been detained by immigration officials.
The display, outside St. Susanna Parish in Dedham, Massachusetts, includes the traditional shepherds, sheep and wise men gathered around a hay-filled manger. But Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus are missing, replaced by a sign reading "ICE WAS HERE" in bold blue letters. "The Holy Family is safe in the Sanctuary of our Church," adds a smaller note inside the Nativity scene, which is protected by a plastic shield. "If you see ICE please call LUCE."