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Ascension Catholic Church in Chesterfield, Missouri, apologized after mistakenly including an advertisement in its June 16 bulletin that called for the creation of a militia. The ad targeted men aged 18 to 29, encouraging them to join a group to defend the Eucharist, congregation, clergy, and church grounds against potential threats.

The church promptly removed the advertisement and issued a statement on its website, clarifying that no militia was being formed and expressing regret over the ad’s inclusion. They stressed that the idea of needing a militia for church protection was neither appropriate nor helpful, assuring the community that there were no actual threats to the church.

The statement explained that the ad was submitted by an individual promoting a group called the Legion of Sancta Lana, but the church did not reveal the person’s identity. The ad included a QR code for membership applications, misleadingly suggesting a connection with Ascension parish and the formation of a militia.

“Let us be clear, no militia is being formed, and we regret this item’s appearance in the bulletin. The notion that our community needs a militia to celebrate the Eucharist is inappropriate and unhelpful. We want to assure everyone that there have been no threats against our community,” the statement emphasized.

The advertisement, with its bold “join now” call, raised concerns among parishioners, some of whom felt it was inconsistent with the church’s teachings and values. One parishioner commented, “It was surprising because it contradicts the principles preached by the school and the church in the parish.”

In response, the church deactivated the link associated with the ad and announced that it would no longer accept applications. They sincerely apologized for the mistake and any distress caused, reaffirming their stance against such activities in the parish and community’s best interests.