Shocking And Sad, As Priest Is Caught Inhaling Drugs
The 64-year-old priest was seen sitting on a sofa with a friend and apparently watching porn and talking about escorts. He is said to have talked about paying for a female escort, saying:
“I wish I could. If I had money, I would. I’ve only got £10 left.”
An associate minister at the church, Reverend Stephen Chandler broke the news to the congregation. He said:
“By now many of you may have heard of an article which has appeared online today concerning your vicar, the Reverend Stennett Kirby. I am trying to support Stennett pastorally at this demanding time for him and he is very much in my prayers and Bishop Stephen’s [of Chelmsford], as are you all here at All Saints.”
After the announcement, some of the congregation turned around and muttered to each other before singing hymns as the service began. Following the service, a parishioner, who did not want to be named, said:
“No-one would have known about this before the announcement. Everyone is very shocked.”
