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Timothy Schmalz’s bronze figure of Jesus stolen from Surrey school

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Timothy Schmalz’s bronze figure of Jesus stolen from Surrey school
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A life-size bronze figure of Jesus was stolen from Saint John Paul II Academy early on 11 November. It was part of Timothy Schmalz’s courtyard installation The Last Supper Table, which includes twelve stools. Surrey Police told Global News that officers were investigating. Photo: Nicholas Elbers / The B.C. Catholic, showing the installation before the theft.

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