An investigation regarding the origin and proliferation of news about the alleged abolition of the Filipino Chaplaincy has been traced to a non-Filipino priest. It turned out that he was the same person who later dismissed the news as “mischievous rumours,” in an attempt to save face.
Further enquiries revealed that the Bishop of Parramatta was not even aware of the alleged plan.
In an interview conducted by another newspaper, the bishop confirmed that the Filipino Chaplaincy in the diocese is here to stay. Fr. Renato Elago, from New Zealand who was originally perceived to be the new Filipino Chaplain could not be reached for comment.