Church defaced after Mississauga priest's remarks on 'good done' in residential schools

Peel police are investigating graffiti spray painted on a Roman Catholic church inMississauga as a possible hate crime, as tempers flare over itspriest's controversial remarks about residential schools.

During his sermon at theMerciful Redeemer Parishlast Sunday, PastorOwen Keenan referred tothe "good done" by the Roman Catholic Church in residential schools, saying some might go so far as to even thank it.

Peel police are releasing few details at this time.

Constable Himmet Gill would only tellCBC Toronto that the investigation is ongoing.