Longtime San Diego Catholic deacon announces self-deportation during mass

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A Catholic deacon at St. Jude Shrine of the West in Southcrest plans to self-deport after his legal resident status was revoked, the San Diego Diocese confirmed Monday.

Churchgoers say the Deacon made the announcement himself during mass at noon on Sunday, saying he would be going to Tijuana. Another parishioner says the same announcement was also made during the 8 a.m. mass.

The announcement shocked parishioners, prompting several to contact ABC 10News seeking more information about the situation…

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