Will the Carmelite Sisters stay at St. Josephs Manor?
The Sisters have agreed to stay during this transition period and are open to working with any potential sponsor. We would expect that any potential sponsor would recognize the importance of continuing this ministry in partnership with the Sisters. Did the Bishop reach this decision on his own? No. Bishop Lori has made it his job to work closely with the clergy and the laity, seeking professional advice on matters of great importance, and this is no exception. He worked closely with three groups: the College of Consultors (12 priests who advise the Bishop on matters of great importance); the Diocesan Finance Council (professional lay men and women and members of the clergy who advise the Bishop on the financial stewardship of the Diocese); and the Bridgeport Diocesan Health Care Corporation (a board of priests, women religious, and lay people who oversee the operation of the three homes). Does this proposed change have anything to do with abuse settlements? No. Abuse settlements are fu
