January 4, 2016
THE PHILIPPINES – A Catholic priest of the Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Parish in Biñan, south of Manila was suspended for giving Christmas Mass while cruising the church aisle on a hoverboard.
His diocese felt it was inappropriate to divert attention away from the mass with fancy grandstanding.
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The diocese had this to say regarding his suspension: ‘He acknowledged that his action was not right and promised that it will not happen again. It is not a personal celebration where one can capriciously introduce something to get the attention of the people.’ (…)