WebFeb 14, 2024 · All of the baptisms he performed “until June 17, 2024, are presumed invalid,” the Diocese of Phoenix said. The diocese confirmed to USA TODAY that "the number of baptisms Father Arango has... WebFeb 15, 2024 · The Diocese of Phoenix said all baptisms performed by Arango until June 17, 2024, are presumed invalid. The diocese has been working to contact anybody …

Catholic Church Voids Thousands of Priest

WebFeb 15, 2024 · PHOENIX — A Phoenix priest has resigned from his parish after church officials said they discovered he performed thousands of baptisms incorrectly in Arizona … WebFeb 17, 2024 · The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix has declared that every one of Rev. Arango’s baptisms – through June 17, 2024 – is now null and void because he used the word “we” instead of “I.” Father Arango... key worker policy care home

Phoenix Priest Who Botched Baptisms for Decades Apologizes as …

WebFeb 4, 2024 · PHOENIX (CNS) — Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix said baptisms performed by a priest during years of ministry in the diocese are invalid, leading to the … WebFeb 15, 2024 · An invalid baptism also invalidates subsequent sacraments like confirmation, marriage and holy orders But one Catholic priest's use of the word 'we' instead of 'I' during both English and Spanish language baptism ceremonies during his two decades in the ministry has left thousands of baptisms invalid in multiple parishes in two countries. WebFeb 16, 2024 · Thousands of Phoenix area Catholics are finding out their baptisms, a foundational rite in the Catholic church, may be invalid. That in turn could affect other … is law raid hard