He acknowledged the serious misstep that he said had caused widespread concern and confusion among the faithful, saying “I let my guard down and allowed a secular influence to enter our sacred space. I realize now that my mistake has caused offense and confusion, and for that, I am truly sorry.”
The Catholic Priest noted that his intention was never to disrespect the traditions or teachings of the Catholic Church, admitting that his actions fell short of the Church's standards.
“Please know that my intention was never to disrespect our traditions or our faith. I am committed to upholding the values and teachings of our Church, and I fell short of that standard,” he said.
He expressed deep remorse for the “embarrassment” and “scandal” caused by the incident, particularly given the attention it has garnered on social media.
“I am mortified that this incident has been amplified on social media, causing attention and embarrassment to our community. I take full responsibility for my mistake and assure you that it will not happen again,” he said.
Fr. Twumasi also extended his sincerest apologies to his Local Ordinary, Bishop John Opoku-Agyemang, the Diocese, the National Liturgical Commission, and the entire Catholic community.
“I offer my sincerest apologies to our Bishop, the Diocese, the National Liturgical Commission, and the entire Catholic Community for any offense or scandal caused by my action. I commit to being more mindful and discerning in my public expressions ensuring they align with the values and traditions of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church,” he said.
He expressed optimism that the apology would help restore the image of the Konongo Mampong Diocese and the Catholic Church at large.
“Please accept my sincerest apologies, and I hope that this letter will help clarify the situation and restore the image of Konongo Mampong and the Catholic Church at large,” Fr. Twumasi said.
Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.
