Primary Reason for Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity's 'Extinct' Status?
Nuns' refusal to accept dismissal • 25%
Financial issues • 25%
Lack of vocations • 25%
Other • 25%
Official statements from the Vatican or the Diocese of Fort Worth
Vatican Declares Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity 'Extinct' on December 3, 2024, After Nuns Dismissed
Dec 3, 2024, 07:00 PM
The Vatican has officially declared the Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity in Arlington, Texas, as 'extinct' following the dismissal of several nuns from religious life. This decision, announced on December 3, 2024, comes after a prolonged dispute involving the nuns, who reportedly refused to accept their dismissal. The Bishop of Fort Worth confirmed the monastery's suppression, marking a significant development in the church's management of its religious communities.
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Left unused • 25%
Other • 25%
Repurposed for religious use • 25%
Sold to private entity • 25%