Una Voce San Bernardino

Dear All Latin Mass Community Leaders:

I received a report today about a suspicious “nun” in a black and white habit going by the name of Sister Monica Choi. The source has done some background investigation and has found that this woman’s former communities have indicated that she has been released from her vows. She now goes around the country seeking financial and other kinds of support. She seems to frequent the Latin Mass communities. Please be advised.

The following are the background notes submitted to UVSB:

Born 1949
in Buchon City, Korea

September 1971  joined Benedictines in Korea
dismissed 2-3 yrs. later

worked with Maryknoll orphanages bringing children to USA to be adopted
on her last trip over she stayed in USA

1980 entered Benedictines in Nebraska
made temporary vows
no final vows
vows expired

1986-1988  lived with relatives in California possibly San Jose

1988  Entered Adorers of the Precious Blood Portland, Oregon
1993  Perpetual Vows made

ALLEGATIONS OF POSSIBLE ABUSE OF ELDER NUN (PHOTOS WERE TAKEN) AND REPORTED BY FRIEND OF ELDER NUN TO PORTLAND OREGON DIOCESAN OFFICE.

PROCEDURE STARTED FOR SR MONICA CHOI’S TERMINATION OF VOWS

1994 OR 1995 Adorers of the Precious Blood sold Monastary to Vietnamese Order of Nuns.
The older nuns went to APB convent in New Hampshire
Monica Choi went to Alberta Edmonton for approx. 5yrs.

June 1999  Decree issued vows terminated
2000 dismissed APB

Monica Choi went to Japan and joined another order.

Laurence Gonzaga
UVSB President

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