The Knights of Columbus have announced that after more than a year’s deliberation, they will take measures to hide the mosaics of Father Marko Rupnik at the St. John Paul II National Shrine and in their national headquarters.
In a press release issued on July 11, the Knights of Columbus (KOC) revealed they intend to hide the huge and imposing Rupnik mosaics present at key centers.
Describing their review of the Rupnik mosaics, which began in June 2023, as “a careful and thorough process,” the Knights stated that they would now be hidden, both at the D.C. St. John Paul II National Shrine that they run and in their Holy Family Chapel at the Knights’ headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut:
“As a result of this review, the Knights of Columbus will cover the mosaics in fabric, which will remain in place at least until the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) issues its decision on the pending sexual abuse cases against artist Father Marko Rupnik, at which time a permanent plaster covering may be in order.”
A native of Slovenia, Rupnik is accused of having abused numerous women, and at least one man, in a variety of forms – sexual, spiritual, physical and psychological. The abuse is reported to have taken place against at least 21 of the 40-strong Loyola Community of religious women, which he co-founded in his native Slovenia. A further 15 alleged victims have come forward since his case became public knowledge in December 2022.
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