Feb 16, 2022 01:33 AM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-15/u.../100830676
EXCERPTS: One changed word may not seem like much. But one Catholic priest's use of the word 'we' instead of 'I' during both English and Spanish language baptism ceremonies during his two decades in the ministry has left thousands of baptisms invalid in multiple parishes in two countries.
Father Andres Arango stood down from his role as a pastor with the Diocese of Phoenix in the United States earlier this month after it was revealed he had used this formula during the sacrament: "We baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit".
Instead, he should have said the same words starting with "I baptise you … "
[...] It does not stop there, with the Diocese of Phoenix saying invalid baptisms would also invalidate subsequent confirmations, marriages and holy orders.
After learning of the mistake, Bishop of Phoenix Thomas J Olmstead said he had consulted with diocesan officials and the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and been informed that the baptisms were invalid.
[...] The Diocese of Phoenix said it was working with those affected and there would be some flow-on effects, including a reminder that only those who had been validly baptised could receive communion. "As the entry point to other sacraments, an invalid baptism therefore invalidates any subsequent sacraments, especially confirmation, marriage and holy orders (ordination to the priesthood or diaconate)", the Diocese of Phoenix wrote on its website.
While Fr Andres has resigned from his position as pastor, the Diocese of Phoenix said he was not disqualified from vocation and ministry and remained "a priest in good standing"... (MORE - missing details)
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EXCERPTS: One changed word may not seem like much. But one Catholic priest's use of the word 'we' instead of 'I' during both English and Spanish language baptism ceremonies during his two decades in the ministry has left thousands of baptisms invalid in multiple parishes in two countries.
Father Andres Arango stood down from his role as a pastor with the Diocese of Phoenix in the United States earlier this month after it was revealed he had used this formula during the sacrament: "We baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit".
Instead, he should have said the same words starting with "I baptise you … "
[...] It does not stop there, with the Diocese of Phoenix saying invalid baptisms would also invalidate subsequent confirmations, marriages and holy orders.
After learning of the mistake, Bishop of Phoenix Thomas J Olmstead said he had consulted with diocesan officials and the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and been informed that the baptisms were invalid.
[...] The Diocese of Phoenix said it was working with those affected and there would be some flow-on effects, including a reminder that only those who had been validly baptised could receive communion. "As the entry point to other sacraments, an invalid baptism therefore invalidates any subsequent sacraments, especially confirmation, marriage and holy orders (ordination to the priesthood or diaconate)", the Diocese of Phoenix wrote on its website.
While Fr Andres has resigned from his position as pastor, the Diocese of Phoenix said he was not disqualified from vocation and ministry and remained "a priest in good standing"... (MORE - missing details)
RELATED: 20 years of Catholic baptisms in question after Arizona priest changes 1 word