“However, until the sisters accept her appointment as their legitimate superior, I am unable to grant permission or faculties for the celebration of the sacraments to any priest of the Diocese of Fort Worth or from another diocese or religious institute.”
Siege tactics.
The Bishop forced their hand right into the Society of St. Plus X.
“However, until the sisters accept her appointment as their legitimate superior, I am unable to grant permission or faculties for the celebration of the sacraments to any priest of the Diocese of Fort Worth or from another diocese or religious institute.”
Siege tactics.
The Bishop forced their hand right into the Society of St. Plus X.
Siege tactics indeed. But not unexpected from Bishop Olson. This isn't his first rodeo. What he can't see is that his own flock trusts him less and less with each passing year. I assume the sisters' property is now out of his reach. Of course, they may find that the SSPX are only too happy to help them with their prime acreage.
“However, until the sisters accept her appointment as their legitimate superior, I am unable to grant permission or faculties for the celebration of the sacraments to any priest of the Diocese of Fort Worth or from another diocese or religious institute.”
Siege tactics.
The Bishop forced their hand right into the Society of St. Plus X.
Siege tactics indeed. But not unexpected from Bishop Olson. This isn't his first rodeo. What he can't see is that his own flock trusts him less and less with each passing year. I assume the sisters' property is now out of his reach. Of course, they may find that the SSPX are only too happy to help them with their prime acreage.