St. Anthony Shrine issued a warning Tuesday to neighbors and parishioners in the area of two men who may have violent tendencies and harass people in the Arch Street area downtown — one of whom has threatened the lives of staff.

“As you know, the Shrine strives to be a place of peace and a connecting point for all to receive the help they seek, both spiritually and corporally,” wrote Thomas Conway, a father at the Shrine. “With the content provided here in mind, please prayerfully consider your interactions with these men and help us to help him in other ways. The more currency they collect from Shrine worshipers, the greater their incentive to continue their disruptive behavior on this street.”

In the advisory, the Shrine staff warned primarily about a person named Richard, as well as h

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