Italian Catholic Priest Dumps Priesthood and Marries Kenyan Woman After Falling in Love Following Years of Celibacy

An Italian Catholic priest, Father Sandro Ferretto, has reportedly left the priesthood and married a Kenyan woman after years of living a celibate life as a Catholic priest.

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Ferretto previously served as a Catholic parish priest in Kasiela and Mochongoi in Baringo County, Kenya, where he carried out missionary work and became familiar with the local community.

It was during his time in the region that he reportedly met Sharon Jepng’ok, a Tugen woman and daughter of former councillor John Wendot.

According to reports, Ferretto and Sharon eventually developed a romantic relationship after meeting during his missionary work in the area.

The former priest has now married Sharon in a traditional wedding ceremony held at Seretion Village in Kasiela, Baringo South.

The marriage marks a major change in Ferretto’s life after spending years serving as a Catholic priest, a role that required him to observe celibacy.

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For years, Father Sandro stood at the altar in the Kasiela region of Mochongoi, leading Mass and upholding the Roman Catholic Church's absolute vow of celibacy. However, the Italian-born cleric made a profound life shift when he stepped down from his pastoral duties to embrace a… pic.twitter.com/E4wT9bPhLp

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Former Catholic priest Father Sandro, also known as Sandro Ferretto, has left the priesthood and married his partner, Sharon Jepngok, a Tugen woman from Baringo South.

The Italian born former cleric previously served as a parish priest in the Kasiela and Mochongoi region of… pic.twitter.com/EU7tI5a6Cy

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