A nativity scene in Dedham with the message “ICE was here” in front of the missing Holy Family will remain up pending a conversation with Archbishop Richard Henning, a local priest said Monday, despite the Archdiocese of Boston’s statement against the display over the weekend.

“That some do not agree with our message does not render our display sacrilegious or is the cause of any ‘scandal’ to the faithful,” said Rev. Stephen Josoma, pastor at the St. Susanna Parish in Dedham. “Any divisiveness is a reflection of our polarized society, much of which originates with the changing unjust policies and laws of the current U.S. administration — not emanating from a nativity display outside a church in Dedham.”

St. Susanna Parish became a center of national attention after constructing a nativit

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