Marissa Greene

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The gates of the Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity in Arlington, Texas, home of the Discalced Carmelite nuns, are seen Aug. 10, 2023. The nuns have been in a dispute with the bishop of Fort Worth for more than a year.

Arlington Carmelite nuns withdraw request, lawyers for Fort Worth bishop say

Following the sudden cancellation of an April 30 court hearing between the Arlington Carmelite nuns and Fort Worth Catholic Bishop Michael Olson, lawyers representing the diocese told the Fort Worth Report that the nuns withdrew their request for a temporary restraining order without explanation.

The Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity, home to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Arlington, Texas, comprises 72 acres worth $5 million.

Law experts weigh in on Arlington monastery dispute between Fort Worth bishop, nuns

Religion, civil and canon law experts spoke with the Fort Worth Report to break down how ecclesiastical and secular laws play roles in property laws and religious hierarchy.

Mother Superior Teresa Agnes Gerlach, front, and another member of the Order of Discalced Carmelite in Arlington, Texas, are pictured in this undated photo.

Arlington nun's conversation with Fort Worth bishop played in court

In a packed Tarrant County courtroom on June 27, the Catholic Diocese's attorney played an audio recording of a nun explaining to the bishop her relationship with a priest.