Vatican calls Arlington monastery 'extinct'

Vatican calls Arlington monastery ‘extinct’ following nuns’ dismissal from religious life
The Vatican says it no longer recognizes an Arlington monastery at the center of a fiery dispute with the Fort Worth bishop.
Vatican says Arlington Carmelite nuns are ‘extinct’ in the eyes of Catholic Church
The Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, known as a group within the Catholic Church that oversees matters relating to religious orders, issued a decree of suppression to the monastery Nov.
Vatican suppresses Texas monastery after Carmelite order dismissed its nuns
The decree, issued Nov. 28 by the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, stated that the monastery "is extinct."
Vatican Boots Texas Nuns After Reverend Mother’s Alleged Affair With Priest
A group of Catholic nuns in Texas were expelled from the church on Monday, after a protracted legal battle with authorities over accusations that their reverend mother engaged in an online affair with an out-of-state priest.
Vatican says Arlington monastery is ‘extinct’ after nuns were dismissed from religious life
The Vatican issued the statement on Thursday, Nov. 28, a month after the nuns were dismissed from religious life because they are in “schism” with the church and refused to be under the authority of the Carmelite Association of Christ the King, which was appointed by the Vatican to oversee the nuns and their daily lives at the monastery.
The conflict between the Carmelite nuns of Arlington and the bishop of Fort Worth: a timeline
The following timeline is based on court documents; news stories; public statements on the website of the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas; and public statements.
Vatican expels North Texas nuns from church, rules monastery ‘extinct'
Forth Worth Bishop Michael Olson said masses and sacraments held at the 72-acre property are "done so without faculties or permission" from the Vatican.
Vatican Declares Texas Convent 'Extinct' After Reverend Mother Accused of Online Affair With Out-of-State Priest
The Vatican declared a Texas convent is "extinct" after it was revealed its reverend mother had an online affair with an out-of-state priest.
Vatican suppresses Carmelite monastery following long-running controversy
Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth announced on Monday that he received a decree of suppression last week from the Holy See.
Vatican Deems Texas Nuns 'Extinct' After Alleged Scandal
A group of nuns in Arlington, Texas, have been declared "extinct" by the Vatican, following a monthslong battle with the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth over a rumored affair between the head nun and a priest.
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Catholic Priest connected to Arlington nuns investigation granted retirement
ARLINGTON — A Catholic priest connected to an investigation ... the Carmelite nuns in Arlington sought protection outside the church from an investigation by the Diocese of Fort Worth and ...
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Six new monsignors celebrated at vespers
The title also honors the local church that the priest serves as well as his ministry, said Bishop Burbidge in his homily.
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Catholic priest at center of Arlington nun’s vow of chastity feud is granted retirement
A Catholic priest accused of violating his vow of chastity with an Arlington nun ... Johnson remained in good standing with the church and retains full faculties to act as a priest as his health ...
Vatican calls Arlington monastery 'extinct' after nuns' dismissal from religious life
The Vatican's latest statement comes about a month after the nuns' Vatican-appointed leader announced they were dismissed ...