Sequel to the announcement of the two kidnapped priests from their diocese, the diocese has now announced that Rev. Fr. Donatus Cleophas escaped from his abductors and reunited with the church.

However, it is with a deep sense of sorrow and pains that the Bishop. Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Diocese of Kafanchan announce the gruesome murder of Very Rev. Fr. John Mark Chietnum. The Diocese has declared a two day mourning for peaceful repose of his soul and may his soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest In peace.