Articles tagged Carmelite Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity

Texas Carmelites ‘no longer recognize authority’ of Fort Worth bishop, warned of excommunication

Mother Teresa Gerlach had been removed by Bishop Michael Olson but now has affirmed that she and the convent no longer recognize his authority, due to the 'abuse to which he has subjected us.'

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Michael Haynes

• Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023

Judge dismisses Carmelite lawsuit against Fort Worth bishop as details of sexual accomplice emerge

The fast-moving case of the Carmelite convent in Arlington, Texas appears to have reached something of a conclusion, with the nuns' civil suit having been dismissed by the courts.

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Michael Haynes

• Jul 3, 2023Jul 3, 2023

Fort Worth bishop rejects ‘false claims’ about his handling of Carmelite monastery conflict

Bishop Michael Olson has rejected the accusation that he overstepped his authority by dismissing Mother Teresa Agnes over alleged admissions of sexual sin.

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Michael Haynes

• Jun 13, 2023

Police now involved as Carmelite conflict with Diocese of Fort Worth continues to unfold

The nuns’ attorney welcomed news of a police investigation into the Diocese of Fort Worth following allegations made against it.

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Michael Haynes

• Jun 8, 2023Jun 9, 2023

Texas bishop ousts Carmelite Mother after getting Vatican backing in ongoing conflict

Bishop Michael Olson has made the shock move to dismiss Mother Teresa from the Carmelites, citing an unspecified sin against the sixth commandment.

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Michael Haynes

• Jun 1, 2023Jun 13, 2023

Vatican sides with Texas bishop who stripped Carmelite convent of sacraments

A decree from the Vatican on May 31 has come down in favor of Bp. Michael Olson over his investigation of a Carmelite convent in his diocese, but the nuns' lawyer noted a number of issues which he argues render the document invalid.

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Michael Haynes

• Jun 1, 2023Jun 8, 2023

Carmelite nuns suing Fort Worth bishop for ‘illegal, unholy assault’ on their community

According to the nuns' suit, Bp. Olson was acting outside his authority and has moved to effectively shut down the spiritual life of the convent.

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Michael Haynes

• May 22, 2023Jun 13, 2023

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Articles tagged Carmelite Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity

Texas Carmelites ‘no longer recognize authority’ of Fort Worth bishop, warned of excommunication

Judge dismisses Carmelite lawsuit against Fort Worth bishop as details of sexual accomplice emerge

Fort Worth bishop rejects ‘false claims’ about his handling of Carmelite monastery conflict

Police now involved as Carmelite conflict with Diocese of Fort Worth continues to unfold

Texas bishop ousts Carmelite Mother after getting Vatican backing in ongoing conflict

Vatican sides with Texas bishop who stripped Carmelite convent of sacraments

Carmelite nuns suing Fort Worth bishop for ‘illegal, unholy assault’ on their community