San Diego nuns fight eviction after decades in their mobile home

A group of nuns in San Diego is facing eviction from their long-term home. The Eudist Servants of the 11th Hour received a notice calling one of their members an 'unlawful occupant' after decades of living on the property. The sisters, who have never missed a rent payment, are now working to resolve the situation. The trouble began when Sister Mary Francis received an eviction notice from Ocean Bluffs Mobile Home Estates. The letter claimed she was an unauthorised resident because her name was not on the property title. Alongside the notice, her May rent cheque was returned.

The property had been passed between sisters for years, but the title was never updated. Initially, Sister Mary Francis was told to leave within five days. However, the eviction process takes longer, and she remains at the home for now.

The community consists of 11 women, aged 56 to 85. Five serve in Tijuana, while the rest work in the U.S. Following the example of their foundress, Mother Antonia Brenner, the sisters are actively seeking a solution. They hope to secure their tenancy and continue their mission without further disruption. The Eudist Servants have requested more time to address the issue. Their immediate focus is on resolving the legal and administrative hurdles. Until then, Sister Mary Francis and the other sisters remain at the property, awaiting a final decision.