Hostile response to controversial order in Switzerland
Warnings about "Maria Stella Matutina": Diocese of St. Gallen "re-evaluates the situation"
At the end of November, it was announced that the community of the Sisters of "Maria Stella Matutina" would be settling in Wonnenstein Monastery. This has caused concern – because the community is controversial.
The community of the Sisters of "Maria Stella Matutina" (Mary Morning Star) is scheduled to move into Wonnenstein Monastery starting in Advent 2026. The sponsoring association of the former Capuchin convent in Teufen announced at the end of November that it had signed a corresponding agreement with the community.
The news sparked concern. The editors of kath.ch received letters warning against "Maria Stella Matutina." Furthermore, on December 3, a group called "Collectif Réparez" (Repair Collective) expressed criticism in several posts on the X platform regarding the decision to establish the community of sisters in the Diocese of St. Gallen.
The “Collectif Réparatif” is an association …