Bishop Seane�s troubles deepen

The former clergy, at the centre of sexual immorality controversy, has fresh accusations levelled against him, and members have escalated their concerns to the Roman Catholic authorities in Italy. The Bishop and other Priests called the stigmatines, took three vows, of poverty (they will not own any property and live a simple life), obedience (church) and chastity (that they will not marry). Vicar general, Andrew Makgetla joined the passionists, whose vows are similar to those of the stigmatines and sisters.

The Catholic community has since written to headquarters in Rome requesting for a forensic audit. In their strong worded letter, they state, “it is solely at the Bishop’s discretion on how this scarce irreplaceable asset is used. There is a recent development joint venture with Time Projects of 14 apartments plus one large house allegedly for Bishop’s use in the Kgale site. The apartments are for profit sharing after sale. They remain unsold, therefore funds therein and potential loss being a financial risk to the church”.