Articles tagged Carmelites

Priest tells Catholics to embrace sanctity, spiritual warfare at conference with Latin Mass

Father John Perricone called on Catholics to ‘wage war’ against our sins and reminded the faithful that God challenges us to heroic sanctity at every moment while preaching at the Allentown Carmelite Monastery.

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Thomas Gilmartin

• Sep 23, 2024Sep 24, 2024

Intolerable pain forced this young woman to leave the convent. Can you help her?

Veronica Fritsch is seeking help to cover the cost of an effective Neurologic Rehabilitation program that she hopes will put an end to excruciating daily pain. Veronica is the third in her family of ten siblings to be diagnosed with CRPS.

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LifeSiteNews staff

• Aug 27, 2024Aug 28, 2024

Vatican names new head of Texas Carmel after year-long conflict with Bishop Olson

The dispute stems from Arlington Bishop Michael Olson's investigation into the Carmel’s former prioress over alleged violations of her vows, leading to her dismissal and a year-long legal battle.

Analysis

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Apr 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024

Priest tells Catholics grieving the loss of Philadelphia monastery that they must learn to hate what God hates

'If we did not hate the prevailing errors, heresies, sins and scandals we would not be worthy of the name Catholic, and we would give evidence of disdain for Jesus Christ and His Church.'

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Maike Hickson

• Jan 11, 2024Jan 11, 2024

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.'

Analysis

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• 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.

Analysis

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jul 3, 2023Jul 3, 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, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• 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.

Analysis

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jun 1, 2023Jun 13, 2023

Texas bishop restricts sacraments at Carmelite convent after nuns sued him for ‘abuse’ of power

Fort Worth's Bp. Olson informed the Carmelite nuns that their lawsuit had 'incited hatred and animosity against me' and thus he found priests to say Mass at the convent 'cannot be conveniently provided.'

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• May 31, 2023May 31, 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.

Analysis

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• May 22, 2023Jun 13, 2023

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Articles tagged Carmelites

Priest tells Catholics to embrace sanctity, spiritual warfare at conference with Latin Mass

Intolerable pain forced this young woman to leave the convent. Can you help her?

Vatican names new head of Texas Carmel after year-long conflict with Bishop Olson

Priest tells Catholics grieving the loss of Philadelphia monastery that they must learn to hate what God hates

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

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

Texas bishop restricts sacraments at Carmelite convent after nuns sued him for ‘abuse’ of power

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