Mumbai: 4 Priests Hurt In Road Accident Coping Well, Clarifies Church

Mumbai: 4 Priests Hurt In Road Accident Coping Well, Clarifies Church

The church also appealed to avoid visiting the hospital or contacting the families of the priests for updates on their medical condition.

Manoj RamakrishnanUpdated: Thursday, February 29, 2024, 12:07 AM IST
article-image
Representational Image

To debunk inaccurate social media information, the Archdiocese of Bombay has clarified that the four priests, who met with an accident last week, are coping well at the Holy Family Hospital, Bandra. The church also appealed to avoid visiting the hospital or contacting the families of the priests for updates on their medical condition.

The church's statement

“It is important to reassure everyone that they (priests) are receiving optimal treatment and are progressing through various stages of recovery. You are requested to avoid any visits to the hospital or reach out to the families of the priests for any updates,” read the church's statement. It mentioned that the Archbishop of Bombay, Oswald Cardinal Gracias, on Wednesday personally met the priests.

The quartet were injured on Saturday evening, while returning to the city after attending the installation ceremony of the new Bishop of Nashik. While Father Denzil Fernandes and Father Nelson Machado received head injuries, Father Santan Fernandes and Father Pascal Sinor are reportedly out of danger.

Father Santan, who had worked in a Vile Parle church as a deacon – an order below a priest – had been newly ordained as a priest in January at a ceremony held at Our Lady of Salvation Church (Portuguese Church), Dadar. 

RECENT STORIES

'Victim Cannot Be Forced To Carry Pregnancy Against Her Wish': Nagpur Bench Of Bombay HC Allows...

'Victim Cannot Be Forced To Carry Pregnancy Against Her Wish': Nagpur Bench Of Bombay HC Allows...

'High Courts Not Custodians Of Revenue Dept': SC Slams Bombay HC For Staying ₹256.45 Crore Refund...

'High Courts Not Custodians Of Revenue Dept': SC Slams Bombay HC For Staying ₹256.45 Crore Refund...

Mumbai: Kanjurmarg Teacher Booked Under POCSO For Allegedly Molesting Girl Student During School...

Mumbai: Kanjurmarg Teacher Booked Under POCSO For Allegedly Molesting Girl Student During School...

Mumbai News: IPS Officer’s Husband Purushottam Chavan Accused In Multi-Crore Fraud, Fake BMC...

Mumbai News: IPS Officer’s Husband Purushottam Chavan Accused In Multi-Crore Fraud, Fake BMC...

Mithi River Chokes Under The Weight Of Urban Apathy: The Struggle To Reclaim A Dying Artery

Mithi River Chokes Under The Weight Of Urban Apathy: The Struggle To Reclaim A Dying Artery