WebJan 4, 2024 · A second diocese in Sicily, where the Mafia has had a significant presence for decades, announced a temporary ban on the naming of godparents for baptisms and confirmations. In a decree that went into effect Jan. 1, Bishop Domenico Mogavero of Mazara del Vallo said the ban would be in effect “ad experimentum” (on an experimental … WebJan 3, 2024 · A second diocese in Sicily, where the Mafia has had a significant presence for decades, announced a temporary ban on the naming of godparents for baptisms and confirmations. In a decree that went into effect Jan. 1, Bishop Domenico Mogavero of Mazara del Vallo said the ban would be in effect “ad experimentum” (on an experimental …
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WebA second diocese in Sicily, where the Mafia has had a significant presence for decades, announced a temporary ban on the naming of godparents for baptisms and confirmations. In a decree that went into effect Jan. 1, Bishop Domenico Mogavero of Mazara del Vallo said the ban would be in effect 'ad experimentum' (on an experimental basis) until the … WebMar 18, 2024 · Archbishop Michele Pennisi refuses to let crime bosses act as godparents at baptisms. ... Archbishop in Sicily bans mafia from being godfathers. Published. 18 March 2024. Share. close panel. Share ... boxwellbrothers.com
Godfather ban: Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents …
WebOn Oct. 16, the New York Times ran an article on how the Archdiocese of Catania, Sicily, had prohibited godparents or sponsors for the sacraments of baptism and confirmation for the next three years. WebOct 16, 2024 · Yes, it's partly due to Mafia godfathers. Earlier this month, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Catania, in Sicily, put a three-year pause on godparents, Jason … WebOct 20, 2024 · Baptism. / Josh Applegate via Unsplash.com. Rome Newsroom, Oct 20, 2024 / 06:10 am (CNA). There will be no godfathers named in the Sicilian archdiocese of Catania for the next three years due to a ... guts wearing helmet