The Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro has issued an official statement regarding the false claims of priesthood made by a certain Roel Roy Banggo Ucat. In a message dated May 7, 2026, Archbishop Jose A. Cabantan clarified that Ucat is not a priest of the Roman Catholic Church and has no affiliation with the Archdiocese or any recognized ecclesiastical jurisdiction. The faithful are urged to exercise prudence and vigilance, as sacraments administered by unauthorized individuals may be invalid. The Archdiocese also called on parishes, schools, and communities to verify the identity of clergy members, report suspicious activities, and seek sacraments only from duly authorized priests in order to safeguard the integrity of the faith and protect the faithful from deception.
Read the statement below.
Below are photos and clips of the subject individual wearing priestly attire.
photos from Roel Ucat’s Facebook and Instagram pages
