An Enugu-based catholic priest has reportedly resigned from the priesthood, DAILY GAZETTE gathered.
Sources said the priest recently communicated his decision to step aside from active ministry, although the reasons for the move have not been officially disclosed.
The priest, simply identified as Rev. Fr. Ogbonna, who served in one of the parishes in the diocese, was said to have informed close associates and church authorities of his decision.
Another source stressed that the development remains an internal church matter and is being handled in accordance with canon law.
A cleric, who spoke on condition of anonymity, explained that resignations from the priesthood, though uncommon, are not unprecedented and usually follow a period of personal reflection and engagement with ecclesiastical authorities.
“The Church has laid-down procedures for such situations, and those processes are being followed,” the source said.
Efforts to reach officials of the Enugu Catholic Diocese for confirmation were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
The Catholic Church teaches that priesthood is a sacred vocation but also recognises human frailty, encouraging pastoral care, discretion, and due process in matters involving transitions from clerical life.
