Parishioners From Mary Queen Of The Apostles Church In Salem Return Home After Evacuating From Israel

By Paul Burton, CBS Boston

October 16, 2023

SALEM - There was nothing but hugs and smiles as prayers were answered - parishioners from Mary Queen of the Apostles in Salem returned home safe after cutting their trip to Israel short.

A group of 30 returned home early after being in Israel when it came under attack from Hamas.

"The first day that we went on tour was when we saw the missiles and the bombs," said parishioner Mari Alix. During one of their tours, parishioners said they could hear sirens in the distance.

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