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Texas Carmelites officially ‘associated’ with SSPX after lengthy dispute with local bishop

The Carmelites of Arlington, Texas are now aligned with the Society of St. Pius X in the U.S. after Bishop Michael Olson attempted to have a new superior installed.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Sep 16, 2024Sep 17, 2024

Bishop Olson says censured priests are ministering to embattled Texas Carmelites

A 14-month dispute continues between the Diocese of Fort Worth and the convent.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jul 19, 2024Jul 22, 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.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Apr 22, 2024Apr 22, 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.'

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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.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• 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, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• 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, 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.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• 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, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jun 1, 2023Jun 8, 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

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Texas Carmelites officially ‘associated’ with SSPX after lengthy dispute with local bishop

Bishop Olson says censured priests are ministering to embattled Texas Carmelites

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

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

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