‘Bring Jesus home’: B.C. Catholic school seeks $100K after sculpture stolen

A life-size copper sculpture depicting Jesus at the Last Supper was stolen from a Surrey independent school on Remembrance Day, prompting a school community fundraising campaign to replace the artwork. The sculpture, which was donated by Dr. Joseph King, chair of the society board at Saint John Paul II Academy, was taken from the school’s courtyard on Nov. 11. In an interview, King described this incident as unexpected and upsetting, noting the artwork had become an important part of the school’s identity. “This was a really surprising event,” said King. “It (the sculpture) was an artistic characteristic of the school. It was more than just a piece of art, but for our faith-led school it was the foundation of the school’s mission,” he shared. The life-size sculpture was created by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz and was meant to portray Jesus seated at the Last Supper. A table and surrounding empty seats were intended to invite people to reflect and sit with Jesus.

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