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'Bring Jesus home': B.C. Catholic school seeks $100K after sculpture stolen
The school says the replacement campaign reflects the sculpture’s original cost and its role as a faith-centered landmark for students and families.
- On Remembrance Day, thieves stole a life-size copper sculpture depicting Jesus at the Last Supper from Saint John Paul Academy's courtyard in Surrey. The theft prompted an immediate fundraising response from the school community.
- Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz created the installation as a community-led project involving parents and Troy Van Vliet, with Dr. Joseph King, chair of the society board, donating the artwork to the Academy.
- Alleged video footage shows a vehicle breaking through the school fence before the sculpture was cut and taken. Surrey Police Service is investigating the incident.
- In response, Saint John Paul Academy launched a $100,000 GoFundMe campaign titled "Bring Jesus Home." King said the fundraising goal reflects the original cost of the artwork.
- King described the sculpture as foundational to the Academy's mission: "It was more than just a piece of art, but for our faith-led school it was the foundation." The GoFundMe describes it as a gift of faith for the community.
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