Finally, the statement details the actions undertaken, explaining that the Archbishopric of Burgos was alerted of the possible schismatic outcome on April 13. On the 24th, Bishop Mario Iceta began a preliminary investigation together with the Bishops of Vitoria and Bilbao and communicated it to the Holy See.
This May 13, Bishop Iceta learned of the documents—the letter and the manifesto—by indirect means. At mid-morning he managed to speak by phone with the abbess’ vicar sister, Sister Paz, “confirming the abandonment of the Catholic Church by the community and stating that the decision has been made unanimously by all the nuns,” to which The prelate demands “an official communication.”
Sister Paz also confirms to Bishop Iceta that the excommunicated “bishop” Pablo de Rojas has visited the Belorado Monastery at least three times and that a person “who claims to be a priest and direct assistant” to Rojas has also visited. who will celebrate Mass for them starting today. The archbishop, upon learning of this circumstance, warned “of the seriousness of the act and the canonical penalty they incur.”
Finally, the statement from the Catholic Church urges “all the faithful to refrain from participating in any act carried out in the Monastery of Santa Clara de Belorado or in the Monastery of Santa Clara de Orduña.”