The catholic Diocese of Enugu has banned all catholic priest and catholic faithfuls from attending religious activities at the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria.
This was made known in a letter dated 17th June, 2022 and signed by the Bishop of the Enugu Diocese, Bishop Callistus Onaga.
According to the Bishop, the action was due to the several unguided utterances by the priest in charge of the Adoration Ministry, Fr. Ejike Mbaka.
The Bishop said the priest has refused to take corrections despite various fraternal corrections, admonitions, pastoral directives and guidelines.
The letter titled, “PASTORAL INJUNCTION ON ATTENDANCE TO CATHOLIC ADORATION MINISTRY CHAPLAINCY Enugu”, reads, “In the light of the happenings in the Catholic Adoration Ministry Chaplaincy Enugu; capable of undermining the Catholic faith and teachings; and after several fraternal corrections and admonitions to Fr. Camillus Ejike Mbaka, the Chaplain of the Ministry: and after having given him pastoral directives and guidelines for the Ministry Chaplaincy, which he persistently violated: and in fulfilment of my pastoral duties as the Chief Shepherd with the obligation to promote and safeguard the Catholic faith and morals in Enugu Diocese, I hereby prohibit all Catholics (clergy, religious and lay faithful) henceforth front attending all religious and liturgical activities of the Catholic Adoration Ministry until the due canonical process initiated by the Diocese is concluded”.
“My decision is based on the fact that some of the teachings and utterances of Fr. Camillus Ejike Mbaka at the Catholic Adoration Ministry are not consistent with the teachings and faith of the Catholic Church.
“I enjoin all the Christian Faithful to keep praying for Fr. Mbaka and the Catholic Diocese of Enugs as I entrust him and the Diocese to the maternal care and protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the Apostles”.
