A Catholic Priest has been charged with Disobedience of Lawful Order and will be appearing in the Nausori Magistrates Court this morning.

Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the man allegedly conducted a mass gathering at Tokou, Ovalau on Sunday whereby more than 20 people allegedly gathered for a religious service.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has already made it clear that there is a ban on gatherings of 20 or more people.