New Orleans nun abducted, released in West Africa dies at 86
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In 2022, the world learned of New Orleans Marianite nun, Sister Suellen Tennyson after she was abducted in West Africa and held captive for five months.
On Wednesday, April 2, the Clarion Herald reported Tennyson died at the Sisters' residence in Covington at the age of 86.
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In April 2022, following her return to New Orleans, Tennyson described the night she was abducted saying she was taken form her bed without her shoes and medicine , blindfolded, gagged and put on the back of a motorcycle.
She claimed that after the ride she was passed to another group who she says 'treated her reasonably well.'
In August 2022, she was freed and released to the FBI, the U.S. Embassy and Air Force who brought her home.
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'I always knew my community and my family and friends were praying but now I'm finding out there were thousands of people praying for me around the world. I cannot even comprehend or find a way to express the gratitude that's in my heart for all the people who prayed for me,' said Sister Suellen in 2022.
Tennyson served almost 69 years in religious life, according tot he Clarion Herald.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.New Orleans nun abducted, released in West Africa dies at 86
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