Texas Bishop: ‘No Reason’ for Catholics to Attend SSPX Mass if They Can Go Elsewhere
Bishop Olson published the letter on Thursday after he “received several inquiries regarding the ecclesial status” of the traditionalist Catholic society.
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Carmelite Nuns Affiliate With Society of St. Pius X After Yearlong Feud With Local Bishop
The SSPX is a traditionalist group that is not in full communion with the Catholic Church and has a canonically irregular status.
Vatican Reinstates Carmelite Nun After Bishop’s Dismissal in Texas Over Affair With Priest
The dispute between the Carmelite nuns and Bishop Olson has grown increasingly bitter over the last year.
Defiant Texas Nuns Seek Restraining Order Against Bishop, Carmelite Association
If the District Court of Tarrant County grants the monastery’s request, it would prevent Bishop Olson, the president of an association of Carmelite monasteries and any representatives of the diocese or the association from entering the premises.
Nuns Who Feuded With Texas Bishop Say They Will Defy Vatican Order on Monastery’s Governance
The monastery also directed some of its frustrations toward how the Vatican has handled the dispute
Vatican: Nuns Who Feuded With Texas Bishop Will Be Governed by Monastery Association
The Holy See ordered the nuns to ‘withdraw and rescind your declaration’ challenging the bishop’s authority.
BREAKING: Judge Dismisses Texas Monastery’s Lawsuit Against Fort Worth Bishop
June 30 ruling grants the Fort Worth Diocese’s motion to dismiss the monastery’s complaint, which accused Bishop Michael Olson of theft, defamation and abuse of power.
Former Prioress in Forth Worth Admits to Sexual Misconduct in Recording, Names Priest
The attorney representing the nuns, Matthew Bobo, has yet to issue a statement since the hearing finished.
Texas Carmelites Case Reflects the Vatican’s New Culture of Ecclesial Punishments
COMMENTARY: Forty years ago, such punishments were rare and light; today, they are frequent and severe. Has balance been restored?
Carmelite Nuns File New Theft and Defamation Charges Against Fort Worth Bishop Olson
The new charges levied by the monastery are in addition to a lawsuit filed on May 3 that seeks $1 million in civil damages and asks the court to block the bishop’s and the diocese’s access to any records obtained by confiscating the reverend mother’s property.
