A Catholic Priest aged 42 call Reverend Father Riccardo Ceccobelli has surprisingly broken the oath of celibacy of the Catholic Church after he announced that he has fallen in love with a woman.
Ceccobelli, 42, who has been the Parish Priest for six years made the announcement on Sunday inside the San Felice church in Massa Martana, in Perugia. The Rev. Father’s decision has reportedly shocked the 3,550 inhabitants of the town.
I cannot continue to be coherent, transparent, and correct with regards to her (the Church), as I have always been so far,
‘My heart is in love although I have never had the opportunity to transgress the promises I made. I want to try to live this love without repressing it, without pushing it away,’ Ceccobelli told his parishioners, according to a statement published by the diocese.
He, however, received the blessing of Bishop Gualtiero Sigismondi, who was at the priest’s side when he addressed the parish, according to the statement.
The priest has now been suspended from his duties and formalities have begun to return him to the lay state. All my gratitude to Don Riccardo for the service done so far,’ said Bishop Sigismondi.
Above all, my most sincere wishes go to Don Riccardo that this choice, made in full freedom as he confided to me, may ensure him serenity and peace.’
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