Santo Domingo: Vatican Strips Archbishop of Governing Authority
In a letter shared with Panorama.com.do on Wednesday, Ozoria said the newly installed coadjutor archbishop, Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán, has been granted exclusive authority over diocesan assets, economic affairs, clergy management, and church personnel.
Archbishop Ozoria, explained that he had requested a coadjutor himself – but only to ensure a smooth transition in the two years before his retirement.
However, he expressed surprise that he was left with “only the title” of Metropolitan Archbishop while losing governing power.
According to the letter, he was suspended for 'mismanagement', a charge of which he was never informed.
He noted he was never warned or reprimanded, aside from a past comment by Cardinal Marc Ouellet mentioning “certain accusations” against him.
Still, Archbishop Ozoria says he accepts the Vatican’s decision "in obedience".
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