Outspoken Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has announced the closure of Adoration Ministry, for a period of one month.
The ministry, in a statement on Tuesday, said the cleric ordered the closure of the center, to enable him embark on a prayer retreat.
The statement noted that no church activity shall be held in the center, till he returns.
“Our Spiritual Director, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka wishes to inform his beloved adorers that he has embarked on a private prayer retreat that will end on 10th June 2021.
“He directs that members of the ministry are to observe this period of his retreat as they used to do during the usual January breaks of the ministry, by praying at their homes, being charitable and fasting according to their ability,” the statement read.
Mbaka had earlier apologised to the Catholic Church due to the events of the past few days, stating that he cannot disobey the church he has served for over 25 years.
The Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Callistus Onaga had earlier directed the cleric to shutdown the ministry and proceed for a one month prayer.
