President Trump has vowed to investigate a shocking satanic attack on St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kansas, amid growing concerns that federal agencies have been weaponized against religious groups during the Biden administration.
Top Takeaways
- President Trump has promised a thorough investigation into vandalism at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wichita, Kansas, where a statue of St. Patrick was beheaded and a Satanic website address was scrawled on walls.
- A 23-year-old suspect, Michael Angel Gonzalez, has been arrested on charges of Burglary, Criminal Desecration, and Criminal Damage to Property.
- CatholicVote and Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against the FBI and DOJ in April 2023 over concerns about targeting of Catholics after their FOIA requests were ignored.
- Nearly 500 attacks on Catholic Churches have been recorded in the U.S. since 2020, prompting Trump to establish an Anti-Christian Weaponization Task Force.
- The vandalism is possibly linked to a group planning a “black mass” at the Kansas State Capitol, raising broader concerns about religious persecution.
Satanic Vandalism Targets Kansas Catholic Church
Federal and local authorities are investigating what many consider a hate crime at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wichita. The vandalism included beheading a statue of St. Patrick, breaking candles and windows, burning an American flag, and scrawling a Satanic website on the church wall. Police have arrested 23-year-old Michael Angel Gonzalez in connection with the case. He faces charges of Burglary, Criminal Desecration, and Criminal Damage to Property as the investigation continues with both local and federal law enforcement involved.
“This is the face of evil,” stated the Catholic Conference of Kansas in response to the attack. “This is the hate crime scene at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wichita. After forcing their way inside, statues were destroyed, glass smashed and other extensive damage exacted upon this sacred space.” The website that was referenced in the vandalism is reportedly linked to a group planning a Satanic worship ritual at the Kansas State Capitol scheduled for March 28, raising additional concerns among religious communities.
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— The Church Militant (@JohnAndrewDors3) March 22, 2025
Trump Commits to Investigation
President Donald Trump has promised swift action regarding the attack. “I think it’s a terrible thing. I am going to take a look at it,” Trump stated when asked about the incident. His pledge comes as part of a broader commitment to defend religious freedom in America, particularly as his campaign highlighted concerns about the treatment of religious groups during the Biden administration. The president’s response aligns with his establishment of an Anti-Christian Weaponization Task Force designed to address what many conservatives view as systemic bias against Christians.
Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan emphasized the importance of respecting places of worship regardless of denomination. “It doesn’t matter what denomination. People should feel safe there, and they should feel that it’s a place that would be respected,” Sullivan said. Despite the extensive damage, the church demonstrated resilience by proceeding with its scheduled St. Patrick’s Day parade, showing community spirit in the face of adversity.
Growing Concerns About Religious Persecution
This incident has amplified existing concerns within Catholic and conservative circles about what they perceive as targeted actions against religious groups. CatholicVote repeatedly appealed to former President Biden and his administration to address concerns about government agencies being weaponized against political opponents, particularly people of faith. The organization has sent multiple letters and FOIA requests to the FBI and DOJ, which they claim have largely been ignored or met with inadequate responses.
In April 2023, CatholicVote joined forces with Judicial Watch in filing a lawsuit against the FBI and DOJ to obtain records related to the alleged targeting of Catholics. This legal action came after reports emerged suggesting the FBI had been monitoring traditional Catholics during church services, raising serious questions about religious liberty and government overreach. Records indicate nearly 500 attacks on Catholic Churches have occurred in the United States since 2020, creating what many view as a pattern of religious persecution.
Catholic voters, historically divided between political parties, shifted significantly toward Trump in the 2024 election, reportedly due to dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s handling of religious freedom issues. Trump has emphasized that his administration, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, is committed to ending what they describe as the weaponization of federal agencies against Christians and restoring proper respect for religious communities in America.
