Residents protest priest’s transfer in Spain
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People in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, Spain, are protesting the decision of the Diocese of Sant Feliu de Llobregat to move their priest, Carles Catasús, to Viladecans after 32 years of service.
Residents, including those who do not regularly practice religion, have organized a demonstration and written letters to the diocese hoping to reverse the transfer. They express concern for Catasús’s wellbeing, noting he recently recovered from a serious illness and fear the move will be difficult for him.
Local groups and parishioners of all ages believe the diocese did not adequately consider the priest’s health or the needs of the community when making the decision. The mayor of Sant Sadurní plans to meet with the diocese this week to discuss the matter. The diocese responded to a concerned parishioner stating that the decision to transfer Catasús was made after considering several factors, including his ongoing recovery, and that Catasús himself agreed with the change.
The transfer is scheduled to occur next October, coinciding with renovations to the local church as part of a project celebrating the 100th anniversary of the current church square.
