Popular Uyo-based Catholic Priest and radio preacher, Rev. Fr. Patrick Henry Edet, on Wednesday announced his resignation from the Roman Catholic Church. The man was so happy that he could not wait to share the news on air while presenting on his usual radio program on Planet 101.1FM, Uyo.

In his words, Patrick Henry Edet said,

From today henceforth, I cease to be a Catholic Priest, in my spirit and in my soul… I forgive those who will criticize me, I live for God…I seek freedom for my soul. As I leave, I leave smiling, I AM SO HAPPY THAT I AM FREE”.

The news was shared on Facebook by a user, Aniekeme Finbarr, who is also the special assistant on media to the Akwa Ibom state governor.

“JUST IN: Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Patrick Henry Edet has resigned from the catholic priesthood, quits the Catholic Church.

He says he should be addressed as Reverend Patrick Edet. And on a lighter note, he says he can still be called Fr.

“From Today Henceforth, I cease to be a Catholic Priest, in my spirit and in my soul… I forgive those who will criticize me, I live for God…I seek freedom for my soul. As I leave, I leave smiling, I AM SO HAPPY THAT I AM FREE”.