Religious order accused of holding prolonged exorcisms asked to leave Christchurch diocese

Exorcism claims: Religious order asked to leave diocese

All professed members of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemers were also asked to leave the Christchurch diocese. Photo: RNZ (file) By Niva Chittock of RNZ  The Catholic Bishop of Christchurch has asked a religious order accused of holding prolonged, unsanctioned exorcisms to leave the diocese.

Religious order accused of holding prolonged exorcisms asked to leave Christchurch diocese

Allegations include kids being told they were possessed by Satan and lengthy exorcisms performed on people without medical examination.