2022---another-departure-because-of-bishop-bonnemain

In September 2023, the Vatican ordered an investigation into high-ranking Swiss clerics—including those in Chur—for the handling of abuse cases, a development that further exacerbated the crisis of trust and led to "record" departures in 2023.

The August 2022 incident involved popular parish leader Monika Schmid, who left her position amid this brewing conflict, highlighting the strain on pastoral workers in the region.

A major controversy occurred in August 2022, when a female parish leader appeared to "concelebrate" Mass alongside a priest, a scene that went viral. 2022---Another-departure-because-of-Bishop-Bonnemain

Over 40 priests refused to sign the document, arguing it undermined Catholic doctrine.

While the video prompted a formal reprimand from Bonnemain to the involved pastors in Jan 2023, the incident reflected the tension within his diocese. In September 2023, the Vatican ordered an investigation

In addition to the code of conduct, 2022 saw several instances where Bonnemain was caught between progressive demands and conservative backlash.

Critics charged that the code, which called for respecting the "coming-out" of homosexuals and restricting "sweeping negative assessments" based on sexual orientation, was an attempt to introduce progressive, "LGBT ideology". Over 40 priests refused to sign the document,

Despite the criticism from both progressive and conservative sides, Bonnemain has attempted to address the crisis by personally engaging with critics, holding telephone campaigns to talk with people leaving the Church, and emphasizing that "justified criticism helps us move forward". Summary of 2022 Situation