Offbeat: Fake "bishop" operating in Dallas

Fake priests, I've heard about. But fake bishops?!

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas is warning worshippers to beware of a fake bishop who charges for holy services that priests do for free.

Bishop Kevin Farrell, in a statement Monday, said he's been contacted by the Archbishop of Acapulco, Mexico, about a man named Martin Davila Gandara operating in the Dallas area.

Farrell says the man is not a bishop or associated with the Roman Catholic church.

Some of the services, such as baptisms, allegedly were offered in places like motels for fees of $100 to $200. (ABC Local 13)

Newsflash: bishops don't normally conduct sacraments in motels.

In all seriousness, this is most probably someone preying upon unsuspecting immigrant Latinos, which is even more reprehensible considering the typical financial status of such individuals.