Priest Don Benedetto must return to Italy after one year because he does not know enough Dutch. The Diocese of Hasselt has decided this. The news comes as a hard blow to the Italian community in Genk. "He is always focused on the people," says the Missione Cattolica. They are requesting consultation with the diocese to discuss whether or not to reconsider the decision.
Priest Don Benedetto must return to Italy after one year because he does not know enough Dutch. The Diocese of Hasselt has decided this. The news comes as a hard blow to the Italian community in Genk. "He is always focused on the people," says the Missione Cattolica. They are requesting consultation with the diocese to discuss whether or not to reconsider the decision.