Bishop Requests Resignation of Head of Catholic Charities Fort Worth Citing Conflict Over Doctrine

The bishop of Fort Worth has requested the resignation of the head of Catholic Charities Fort Worth, after the two men clashed during a meeting about a women’s summit that Catholic Charities has planned. Bishop Michael Olson called for the resignation of the chief executive officer, Christopher Plumlee, in a letter dated April 4. In … Read more

Laity Demand Removal of Fort Worth Bishop

Hundreds of parishioners from across the Diocese of Fort Worth have begun the process to ask Pope Francis to remove Bishop Michael Olson. Philip Gray, a canon lawyer and president of The St. Joseph Foundation, is advising the groups, gathering evidence and writing the petition. There are nine cases being brought against Olson, Gray said, but … Read more