My name is José María Martínez. I’m 47 years old. Many people only know me because I’m the teacher convicted in the “Gaztelueta case.” A few months ago, I discovered that the Church had opened a new canonical process against me. In the past few weeks, some media have said that I’ll be sentenced soon. It seems unbelievable to me because I know almost nothing about the strangest process that I’ve ever heard of. Since 2008, I’ve repeatedly said that I’m innocent, but now I’m going to tell the story of what I’ve been living through since then. It’s my way of defending myself. Perhaps this text may be a bit long, but I don’t want to omit any relevant aspect. I want to show that those who have attacked me are not worthy of trust, whereas those who have supported me have been discredited for the mere act of supporting me.
A NEW ASSAULT
On Monday, November 13th, my new lawyer and Monsignor Satué, the Delegate, held a meeting. I didn’t attend because it was a highly formal and technical event, and my distrust in the impartiality of those who judge me persists. I believe that such an injustice should prompt reflection in any person of integrity, especially if…
CONDEMNED BEFORE BEING TRIED
I recently received communication from the Vatican’s Secretariat of State informing me that I would not be able to have an audience with the Holy Father, and that the possibility of such an audience would be considered after the canonical process that has been opened against me—an unjust and arbitrary process from my point of…
ROME’S RESPONSE: A LEGAL EMBARRASSMENT
I recently came across a communication from the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura — the highest court and Ministry of Justice of the Church — stating that my lawyers, initially recognized by the Judge, are no longer considered valid. Additionally, my four requests were denied: recusal of the judge in this case, revocation of…