Jen, I am in this diocese and know some of the Carmelite supporters. I did not hear a word of what was going on at the convent until the Bishop put it on the diocesan website and the media picked it up. Now, that's just my experience, but most of my faithful, Catholic friends heard about this the same way. And those who knew something didn't say anything until after the media stories started coming out. No one was surprised at the bishop's actions since this is the way he operates all the time. I am sorry for the sisters; I don't think this is the best way, but I deeply sympathize with their plight. If you go to the Laity In Unity petition for an apostolic visitation, many of the signers have personally witnessed his excellency lose his temper in public. He is reported to have said to one group "I am the shepherd, you are just the sheep." Pray for us in Fort Worth. We need a new bishop.