52 priests have charged Bishop Juan Carlos Elizalde with "abuse of authority"
According to one of the priests, the bishop has left "half" of the seminary in the hands of the Kikos. Elizalde, for his part, has said that some priests "have too much time to incordiate."
The atmosphere in the diocese of Vitoria-Gasteiz has deteriorated greatly in recent days due to cross-messages between a group of priests and Bishop Juan Carlos Elizalde. In total, 52 priests have sent a letterto the head of the church in Vitoria-Gasteiz accusing him of "abuse of authority" and denouncing that in recent years he has led the diocese to "extreme positions."
In the letter, the priests say they feel humiliated and disappointed and disagree with Elizalde's management, and accuse the bishop of promoting a pastoral model without dialogue.
The priests who signed the letter have explained to Euskadi Irratia that the conflict is not new and that it comes from the appointment of Elizalde, about ten years ago, and that they have felt "undervalued" all these years, which has created a climate of mistrust in the diocese.
Among the criticisms, mention has also been made of the profile of the seminarians that the bishop has brought to the seminary in Álava. According to one of the priests, Elizalde has left "half" of the seminary in the hands of the Kikos, which they believe will determine the direction of the Church in Álava, which they say has increased their disappointment and concern about.
The priests have also denounced that when they wanted to inform the bishop of the situation, he "took the criticism very badly . "
For his part, Juan Carlos Elizalde has denied all the accusations. He has criticized the attitude of this group of priests, who he has accused of being "lazy" and "confusing the corners."
Elizalde has said that the criticism of this group of priests is not new and has said that they have also acted against previous bishops, adding that so far "no bishop has been found who has resisted them".
The bishop's statements have also gone further. Elizalde has said thatsome priests have "too much time to incordiate," and has also stressed that several of that group have retired.
The priests who signed the letter have grieved the bishop's words, denied Elizalde's qualifications and again warned that his management has created a "critical" situation in the diocese of Vitoria.
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