Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Suspends “all forms of worship” for Chapel after Desecrators Steal Blessed Sacrament

“Indeed, the Blessed Sacrament is the real presence of Christ among us. There is no doubt that this unfortunate event is of utmost gravity,” the Cameroonian Catholic Bishop said.

In his statement, Bishop Kome invited the people of God to enter into a process of penance and reparation “for this heinous act.”

He directed that all the people of God who are able to pray to engage in an individual act of penance upon receiving his message.

The Bishop also directed that communal prayers of reparation be offered as the chapel remains closed.

He further announced that at the conclusion of the penitential process, a Eucharistic celebration of reparation in the desecrated chapel would be held.

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 “In the meantime, all forms of worship in this chapel are prohibited,” Bishop Kome said, and added, “I ask you to pray that God's Mercy may touch the heart of the perpetrator(s) of this ignominious act, so that they may repent, come forward, and seek absolution so that the curse upon them may be lifted.”

The Bishop urged all the people of God to “remain vigilant and to work together in protecting our ecclesial heritage.”

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.