THE Archdiocese of Palo yesterday denied any connections to a group called Filipino Katoliko Inc., which has been soliciting donations among the faithful in Leyte.
In a social media post, the Palo Archdiocese Chancery said every parish under its jurisdiction must be informed that the group has no connections with the Catholic Church.
“It has reached our knowledge that members of a certain group called Filipino Katoliko Inc. are roaming around soliciting donations among our Catholic faithful,” said the Palo Archdiocese.
“Let us inform the faithful in our respective parishes that this group is not in any way connected to the Archdiocese of Palo nor to the Roman Catholic Church,” it added.
It said the clarification is being made after it received numerous inquiries from the faithful.
“This has caused confusion among our faithful. Some have been inquiring as to the authenticity and legality of these priests,” the Archdiocese said.
Nevertheless, it stressed that it is not preventing the group from asking for financial assistance.
“We respect their right to ask for donations,” the Archdiocese said.