Arlington Carmelites reiterate rejection of bishop’s Vatican-granted authority
Their most recent statement reiterates their position, while explicitly continuing to recognize Mother Teresa Agnes as prioress.
The Carmelite nuns of Arlington, Texas, doubled down on their rejection of Bishop Michael Olson’s authority over them as Vatican-appointed pontifical commissary, and said they are willing to accept canonical penalties for their stand against the bishop.
A statement posted over the weekend …