Kerala Nun Rape Case: Intimidated By Her ‘Rebellious Attitude’, Church Tries To ‘Tame’ Sister Who Supported Victim

The Christian congregation, Missionaries of Jesus (MJ), has now issued an ultimatum to another nun to shed her “rebellious attitude", in the light of the rape case against bishop Franco Mulakkal, reports Indian Express.

The congregation had earlier demanded that the four nuns who protested against the bishop “move out” of the convent where they gathered together with the nun who was allegedly raped.

Sister Neena Rose actively took part in protests against the bishop in Kochi last September and had demanded his arrest.

However, Regina Kadamthodu, the congregation superior-general, has asked Sister Rose to “report” at their headquarters in Jalandhar on 26 January, to “justify” her case.

The sister has been accused of “violating the basic tenets of religious life” and “resorting to activities which amount to a sheer violation of congregation rules.”

The letter has also warned that a “failure” to report before the superior-general on the said date would be considered as “challenging the authority” of the said person in charge.

The letter from the superior-general reportedly accused Sister Rose of “not cooperating” with her local convent head and her “revolutionary approach”.

It further says the nun’s “refusal” to “fall in line” raises severe questions about her “commitment to the vow of obedience”.

Sister Rose has, meanwhile, said she is not sure about going to meet the superior- general on 26 January. “They have threatened to take further action if I fail to report in Jalandhar,” she said.