- Bacolod Diocese Exposes Individual Falsely Claiming to be a Priest
- "Fr." Mario Divina: Diocese of Bacolod Warns Against Imposter
- Bacolod Diocese Warns of Fake Priest
The Diocese of Bacolod has issued a public advisory cautioning the faithful about an individual falsely claiming to be a Catholic priest. The man, identified as "Rev. Fr. Mario D. Divina," has been presenting himself as a missionary priest of the Chaplaincy of the Holy Trinity in Bago City, Negros Occidental.
However, the Diocese has confirmed that "Fr." Divina is not an ordained priest of the Roman Catholic Church and has no affiliation with the Diocese of Bacolod. Furthermore, the legitimacy of the Chaplaincy of the Holy Trinity itself is unverified.
Despite wearing priestly vestments and performing sacraments, any religious rites administered or documents issued by "Fr." Divina are considered invalid and unlawful by the Diocese. This raises concerns about the potential misleading of individuals seeking genuine spiritual guidance and sacraments.
Bishop Patricio Buzon, head of the Diocese of Bacolod, has urged the community to be vigilant and to seek sacraments and blessings only from recognized parish churches, chaplaincies, oratories, and authorized priests within the Diocese. This is crucial to ensure the authenticity and validity of religious practices.
This incident highlights the importance of verifying the credentials of individuals claiming religious authority. It serves as a reminder for the faithful to be discerning and to rely on official channels within the Church for spiritual guidance and services.
The Diocese of Bacolod is taking this matter seriously and is committed to protecting the integrity of the Catholic faith within its jurisdiction. They encourage anyone with information about "Fr." Divina or the Chaplaincy of the Holy Trinity to come forward and assist in their investigation.
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