The Court of First Instance and Instruction number 1 of Briviesca has accepted the request for processing eviction presented by the archbishop of Burgos against the ex-nuns of Monastery of Santa Clara in Belorado. The former religious women, who They voluntarily left the Church and were excommunicated in June, they now face a judicial process promoted by the ecclesiastical institution to evict them from the monastery.
The Archbishop of Burgos reported this Friday, through a press release, that the eviction demand presented on September 16 also covers any person who, like the ex-nuns, is in the monastery without a legal title or authorization to remain in the place. The archbishop has indicated that, in the event that the defendant does not appear legally, January 23, 2025 has been scheduled as the date to carry out the eviction.
However, This measure does not affect five older nuns who, having not been involved in the religious schism, were not excommunicated. According to the archbishop, these nuns constitute the monastic community of Belorado and They legally reside in the convent.
The decree of admission to processing, notified to the archbishop this Friday, establishes that The defendant’s defense may only be based on two arguments.: the existence of a legal title that allows him to occupy the home or the lack of title on the part of the plaintiff.
The archbishop explained that the Federation of Poor Clares Our Lady of Aránzazu has arranged immediate assistance for the older sisters in the Belorado monastery. To do this, sisters from other monasteries will be transferred as soon as the former nuns stop blocking access.
The archbishop reported on Tuesday, in another statement, that due to the sick leave of work of the caregiver of the older nuns, A new person had been hired to take care of them.. However, upon appearing at the convent, was denied access.
Six months since the crisis broke out
The former nuns of the Monastery of Santa Clara de Belorado, which also brings together the communities of Derio and Orduñain Bizkaiaannounced their departure from the Catholic Church on May 13 through a manifesto and a public letter.
On May 29, the Holy See appointed the archbishop of Burgos, Mario Icetaas pontifical commissioner, granting him full powers in economic, real estate and religious matters over the community. Iceta subsequently sent a letter to ten of the 15 nuns, asking them to appear before the ecclesiastical court to individually confirm their decision to leave the Church.
On June 22 of this year, Archbishop Iceta signed the decrees of excommunication of the ten nuns
Given the lack of response, on June 22, Archbishop Iceta signed the decrees of excommunication of the ten nuns and his expulsion from consecrated life, ordering his abandonment of the monastery of Belorado. However, To date, this request has not been fulfilled..
On September 16, the archbishop filed an eviction lawsuit against the ten former religious, two of whom have already left the convent for various reasons. With the admission to processing of the claim, notified this Friday, The ex-nuns have a period of ten days to respond before the court.
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