Couples Paid a Man to Marry and Baptize Them as a 'Spiritual Father,' but the Catholic Church Says None of It Was Real

Couples paid a man to marry and baptize them as a 'spiritual father,' but the Catholic Church says none of it was real

A Catholic diocese in Mexico is warning the public that a man presenting himself as a “spiritual father” has no actual standing in the church, despite reportedly charging couples and families for weddings, baptisms, and other rites he had no authority to perform. According to the New York Post, the Diocese of La Paz issued a statement identifying the man as Gregorio Díaz Mora and stating plainly that he holds no position within the Catholic Chur…

‘Pirate’ priest duping couples into sham weddings, baptisms, mass and spiritual guidance unmasked

The Diocese of La Paz issued a public alert Tuesday warning residents and visitors about a fake priest operating in Baja California Sur. Church officials identified the man as Gregorio Díaz Mora and said he has no authorization to perform Catholic sacraments anywhere in the state.