Graphic image of a catholic priest in a solemn moment as it should be not in some kind of fight
News making round has it that some catholic priests engaged
in a very dirty and fiery battle at the St. Brigid’s Catholic Church Nnarambia
in Mbaise Imo state, Nigeria, following the disagreement over what the Priests
of Ahiara Diocese term as “Imposition of a non-indigenous Bishop” on the entire
people of Ahiara Ecclesiastical province.
It was said that this battle against the said Bishop named
Okpaleke who hails from the Anambra Diocese in Anambra State was appointed to
head the Catholic Diocese of Mbaise following the demise of their former bishop,
Bishop V.A Chikwe of blessed memory
without due process which would legitimately receive the unanimous consent of
the entire Priest of the Mbaise Catholic extraction. But this procedure wasn’t
followed and this said Bishop Okpaleke was brought to the diocese leading their
total refusal to such action, as according to them does not conform with the
Catholic Cannon law of appointing bishops.
This is very shocking and unheard of, because the Catholic Church
is supposed to be the center for peace and reconciliation amongst the Christian
communities, how would this kind of act be displayed by priests of the Catholic
Church? Whatever their differences maybe, should have been settled amicably
through dialogue, for it is the unique attitude the catholic church have shown
over the years and that is what they are reckoned with around the world.
This is shocking, and disheartening that priests would come out this bad in the open, It is indeed terrible. What would they want the people they are suppose to lead to do then? Oh! to become terrorists I guess! It's a bad sincerely.
ReplyDeleteYou are right my dear, the people , that is the lay faithfuls should become nuisance in this situation, since their supposed Shepherds are becoming irresponsible. I pray God to touch them for a true change
ReplyDeletewonders shall not cease, lol! this is funny, that Catholic priests would act in this shameful manner, I can't believe this.
ReplyDeleteThis is my town you are talking about. It's sad to hear about this evil happening there at this point. No matter what may happen, they shouldn't have led it result into fighting, this act demeans the sacredness of the Catholic Church as a holy institution. I pray God will forgive them and make them to have a change in attitude
ReplyDeleteI was short of words to say anything concerning this matter, but will only pray that God touches them, because this is truly a bizarre act, and it's not cool at all
ReplyDeleteWhat an embarrassment to the Church. Only God will restore peace in Ahiara diocese
ReplyDeleteThis is ridiculous, and quite demeaning as well.
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