Fr. Peter Bakka of Masaka diocese has been suspended after he apologised to the Catholic Church for his involvement in the fake miracle baby.“Fr Bakka shall not conduct any mass or give out any sacraments. We have banned the books where he has been the author because they contain misleading information,” said bishop John Baptist Kaggwa, the Masaka diocese bishop.
Bishop Kaggwa told the people to refrain from the team that has been working closely with Fr Bakka.
Earlier, the priest apologised for baptising the mystery baby and cerebrating holy mass without the permission of local church leaders.
The bishop then welcomed the apology but said the Church had procedures to be followed in resolving such matters.
He regretted that the incident had caused damage and shame to the Catholic Church.
Kaggwa noted that the Church had finalised plans to set up a commission of inquiry into the matter and all those who were involved.
He also instructed Catholics to fast one day per week and to open up a monthly rosary praying session to restore their spiritual strength.
“We are very ashamed and sorry for such an incident to take place within our diocese. We pray to God to forgive us,” he said.
Kaggwa warned the public not to easily believe fake prophets, saying they should always consult church leaders when such strange incidents happen in their communities.
“We are aware that Fr Bakka is gifted with a talent of convincing people. He is brilliant and sometimes he goes to extremes when he believes in something,” he said.
Bishop Kaggwa barred believers from following Fr. Bakka on pilgrimages to Kibewo in Masaka, where miracles have reportedly been occurring.
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