Baptisms by Arizona Priest Presumed Invalid Due to Error
Under scrutiny are baptisms performed by the Rev. Andres Arango, who served in Arizona for 16 years.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The priest was beloved by his parishioners — yet for years he made a one-word ritual mistake, repeatedly, that has caused confusion and anxiety for thousands of Catholics in the Phoenix area now worrying that they were improperly baptized. Under scrutiny are baptisms performed by the Rev. Andres Arango, who served in Arizona for 16 years. Catholic officials estimate that thousands of baptisms are now presumed to be invalid because he used…
