Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal
Bantwal, Mar 2: A Catholic priest of a church here was removed from his parish responsibility after a video of his scuffle with an elderly couple went viral.
The diocese of Mangalore stated that it is deeply saddened by the incidents that took place on February 29, hurting those involved and people at large.
The statement said, “As the matter falls under the purview of the law and order of the country, the diocese will fully cooperate with the law enforcing authorities. Apart from the enquiry initiated by the government departments, the diocese will also initiate canonical enquiries for establishing the truth of the facts in order to take adequate future course of action in a just and fair manner.
“As an immediate response, the concerned priest would be removed from the religious ministry and someone else would be deputed to serve the spiritual needs of the people,” stated the diocese of Mangalore in its release.