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New Zealand bishop expels traditionalist order

Bishop Michael Gielen of Christchurch has told the community of Transalpine Redemptorists they must leave the diocese

Luke Coppen
Jul 15, 2024
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A bishop has asked a traditionalist order to leave his diocese in New Zealand following a Vatican investigation.

Bishop Michael Gielen of Christchurch, New Zealand. Screenshot from @CatholicDioceseofChristchurch YouTube channel.

Bishop Michael Gielen announced July 13 that priests of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer — also known as the Transalpine Redem…

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