News Release: Archdiocesan priest dies following invasion at rectory

Media Contact:
Riley Johnson
Director of Communications
Archdiocese of Omaha
rmjohnson@archomaha.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 10, 2023

“The Archdiocese of Omaha is praying for Father Stephen Gutgsell, who was assaulted during an invasion at the rectory of St. John the Baptist parish in Fort Calhoun early Sunday morning. Father Gutgsell was transported to Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, where he died of his injuries. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, and there are no further details at this time. Please join Archbishop George Lucas in prayer for the repose of Father Gutgsell, for his family and for the St. John the Baptist parish community in this tragic time.”