by The Tablet Staff

WILLIAMSBURG — On Saturday, Nov. 4, Bishop Robert Brennan presided over a Mass of Reparation at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Church, after the desecration of the church during the filming of a music video. 

Bishop Brennan aided by Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, Vicar General for the diocese, restored the sanctity of this church and repaired the harm.

Bishop Brennan also gave a review of the documents presented to the parish in advance of the production, while failing to depict the entirety of the scenes, the script clearly portrays inappropriate behavior unsuitable for a church sanctuary.

In light of this, Bishop Brennan appointed Auxiliary Bishop Witold Mroziewski as the temporary administrator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Annunciation Parish. An administrative review was immediately commenced and during this time, Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello’s status as pastor will continue with all administrative oversight delegated to Bishop Mroziewski.

Additionally, Msgr. Gigantiello’s tenure as Vicar for Development for the Diocese was ended as of November 3.

Pop musician Sabrina Carpenter released a music video to her song “Feather” on Oct. 31, which includes scenes of the singer dancing and performing inside and outside the church, including in the sanctuary where the altar is located.