1 more nun who protested against rape accused Bishop issued transfer orders

A nun, who took part in a protest here against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, has been issued transfer orders by her congregation, close on the heels of four other nuns who were asked to leave their convent in Kerala.

Sister Neena Rose, who is staying with the survivor nun, has been asked to report to the Missionaries of Jesus congregation's Jalandhar convent and meet its Superior General Sr Regina Kandamthottu on January 26.

The congregation head accused sister Rose of carrying on with the 'rebellious' posture refusing to be part of the community and its daily religious life.

Earlier, the head had issued transfer orders to four nuns who took part in the protest, demanding the arrest of the Bishop.

In her letter to Rose, the superior general of the congregation had warned that failure to comply with the advice to report in person as instructed would be construed as a deliberate refusal to abide by the legitimate order of her Mother General, thereby challenging the authority ...